Arsenal Handed Major Blow In Pursuit Of Manchester City Forward This Summer

Arsenal are yet to make significant progress in their bid to sign Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus this summer, much to manager Mikel Arteta's frustrations, according to reports.

The Gunners have made Jesus their top target to replace the outgoing Alexandre Lacazette in attack, with Manchester City understood to be open to sanctioning a sale for the 25-year-old for a suitable fee.

After spending another season in and out of the starting XI at the Etihad Stadium, the Brazil international is expected to part ways with the Premier League champions in search of regular minutes ahead of the World Cup in Qatar later this year.

Raheem Sterling (right) celebrates with Gabriel Jesus after scoring his side's fourth goal of the game from a free-kick during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. (Alamy)

Despite being resigned to losing the former Palmeiras star in the summer transfer window, the information amongst certain quarters is that Manchester City have offered Jesus a new deal at the Etihad Stadium.

Moreover, it is said Pep Guardiola believes he has shown his level of trust in the four-time Premier League winner by starting Jesus heavily in his side's league and Champions League run-in last season.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Tottenham have all been linked with a swoop for the Brazilian, who is expected to make a decision on his future in the near future after returning from international duty earlier this week.

Gabriel Jesus celebrates winning the Premier League with Manchester City. (Alamy)

According to a new report by Matt Hughes of The Daily Mail, Arsenal are yet to agree personal terms with Gabriel Jesus and have not yet committed to matching Manchester City's £50 million asking price for the forward.

It has been suggested Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is growing frustrated of the club's indecision in the market, with Arsenal insisting that all major transactions in the window are approved by the American ownership.

This has seen fears grow in north London over Arsenal potentially losing out on their top target as the north London outfit are yet to make a formal approach for Gabriel Jesus despite being quick to register their interest in the forward since he was made available for sale in April.

Gabriel Jesus in Premier League action for Manchester City.

Chelsea are set for a major squad revamp under the club's new ownership and could see record signing Romelu Lukaku leave on a short-term loan deal to acquire additional funds and bolster their attack ahead of the new campaign, with Gabriel Jesus recently listed as a potential target for the Blues.

Tottenham are said to be monitoring Jesus' situation at the Etihad Stadium as reports have recently indicated the Manchester City is set to stay in England if he ends his five-and-a-half year stint with Pep Guardiola's side.

The acquisitions of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez are likely to limit Jesus' minutes further at City and with the World Cup in Qatar on the horizon, the Brazilian is widely expected to take up a new challenge next season.