A number of well-placed sources have stated Arsenal are edging closer to signing Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City this summer.
The 25-year-old has been long deemed to be Mikel Arteta's main target in attack ahead of the new campaign, having worked with the Gunners boss for three years at the Etihad Stadium.
Jesus has expressed a desire to leave Manchester City in search of regular first-team football to boost his chances of a starting spot for Brazil at the World Cup in Qatar later this year.
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Here is everything that has been said recently by reliable sources on Gabriel Jesus and an impending move to Arsenal for the four-time Premier League champion this summer -
Mike Keegan, The Daily Mail
The story was broken by Mike Keegan at the Mail, who reported Arsenal are expected to finalise the arrival of Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City in the next seven to 10 days.
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It was mentioned Arsenal are closing in on a full agreement over a £50 million move for the Brazilian, with confidence amongst those involved in the deal that Jesus will sign for the Gunners.
The ever-reliable Fabrizio Romano revealed a complete verbal agreement was struck between Arsenal and Manchester City in a meeting held on Friday, with a guaranteed £45 million fee in place.
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Additionally, it was said Arsenal are sorting out Jesus' personal terms with the forward's representatives and a move will go through in the near future.
David Ornstein, The Athletic
David Ornstein of The Athletic, who was first to report an agreement between Manchester City and Leeds United for the sale of Kalvin Phillips, stated the agreement with Arsenal for Gabriel Jesus is worth £45 million.
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It was added that some elements of the deal are yet to be completed but Jesus will soon sign for the north Londoners, who saw the Manchester City forward also attract interest from Chelsea and Tottenham.
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