Manchester City have dropped a huge hint on Gabriel Jesus’ future following the Erling Haaland announcement.
Arsenal have been strongly linked with the Brazilian throughout the transfer window, and the announcement of Erling Haaland in the blue half of Manchester offers the biggest hint yet regarding Jesus’ future.
In the announcement, the official City website notes that:
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“Haaland shirts will be made available once his squad number is confirmed in due course.”
The current owner of the no.9 shirt, the one City hope their Norwegian superstar will wear in the coming season? That’s right, Gabriel Jesus.
With the conclusion of the international break for Brazil, it is expected that talks will now accelerate between the Manchester club and Arsenal, with both parties eager to come to an agreement. It is expected that the Premier League champions will demand in excess of £40m for their current no.9, despite the fact the 25-year-old has one year left on his contract.
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The former Palmeiras man has shown great spells of form this season, despite his limited game time under Pep Guardiola. The Brazilian notched up 25 goal contributions for City in all competitions, at an average of a g/a every 102 minutes.
Having worked with Jesus’ previously, Arteta will be keen to bolster his attack with the versatile forward, with the Spaniard’s current option being solely Eddie Nketiah, following the departure of club captain Lacazette to Lyon.
Whatever happens, Jesus’ future is destined to be away from the Etihad, and the Gunners will be hoping they can acquire the services of the talented Brazilian in a season that is defining for the Arteta rebuild.
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