Mikel Arteta remains coy on whether Arsenal spoke with Gabriel Jesus’ camp over a potential summer season transfer after Man City signed Erling Haaland… as Gunners boss admits his focus is on securing Champions League soccer
- Mikel Arteta refused to be drawn on Arsenal’s curiosity in striker Gabriel Jesus
- The Manchester striker has been linked with a summer season transfer to the Gunners
- Arsenal are eager to carry in central ahead however Arteta is targeted on this season
Mikel Arteta remained tight-lipped after Gabriel Jesus‘s agent confirmed Arsenal have held talks over a transfer for the Brazilian striker.
Arsenal are eager to carry in at the very least one central ahead this summer season and Manchester City‘s Jesus, who labored with Arteta on the Etihad, rising as a contender.
The 25-year-old’s agent Marcelo Pettinati informed The Guardian: ‘We had talks with Arsenal about Gabriel Jesus.
Mikel Arteta (L) refused to be drawn on whether Arsenal spoke with Gabriel Jesus’ (R) group
‘We just like the venture – it is a risk we’re discussing. There are six extra golf equipment interested in Gabriel. He’s centered on the ultimate video games with Man City; we’ll see.’
Arteta refused to gasoline the rising speak about an Arsenal transfer for Jesus, saying: ‘You know I do not speak about any gamers that aren’t with us.
‘I’m in search of the strikers that now we have in the group, and that is my focus. We have three video games to go and that’s the one factor I’m focusing on.’
Jesus’ sport time may effectively be restricted with Erling Haaland arriving at Man City this summer season
Jesus’ place on the Etihad has come below risk following the completion of Erling Haaland’s £51million deal to City.
The Brazilian striker has already needed to be affected person and bide his time as Guardiola juggles a number of attacking stars. The Borussia Dortmund striker’s summer season arrival will restrict the 25-year-old’s sport time.
The Gunners are in search of attacking reinforcements after failing to exchange Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following his bitter exit to Barcelona in January.
Arsenal shall be hoping they will appeal to loads of high-profile names by having the lure of Champions League soccer subsequent season.
Beat north London enemies Tottenham on Thursday and they’re going to have assured their place at Europe’s high desk.
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