AC Milan Enter Race For Manchester City Forward Amid Arsenal And Chelsea Interest

AC Milan have joined the race to sign Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus in the summer transfer window, according to reports.

Jesus is expected to end his five-and-a-half year stint with the Premier League champions in search of first-team football with the World Cup in Qatar on the horizon.

The 25-year-old is entering the final year on his current contract at the Etihad Stadium and despite played a focal role for Pep Guardiola's side in their league and Champions League run-in last season, it is believed Jesus has his heart set on a move away from Manchester.

Gabriel Jesus still has staying Manchester City as an option this summer (News Images / Alamy)

Arsenal have led the race to sign the four-time Premier League winner for months and are expected to hold further talks with the forward's representatives next week.

Chelsea are said to be keeping an eye on Jesus' contract situation as well as Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.

One of the many sides who have been chasing Jesus’ signature for quite some time are Juventus but now the Old Lady is rumoured to be facing competition from a fellow Italian side.

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

According to a new report by 90min, newly crowned Serie A champions AC Milan have now joined the race for the Brazilian star, adding another possible destination for the forward this summer.

The Rossoneri’s interest may just be enough to sway Jesus as the player was a big fan of Milan earlier in his career, idolising compatriot and fellow attacker Ronaldo - who spent the 2007/08 season at the club.

The Premier League forward has told the interested parties, as well as Manchester City, that he will make a decision on his future in the coming week after his international duty with Brazil concludes.