Arsenal set £17m asking price for Gabriel Jesus amid Napoli interest
Arsenal have set a £17m asking price for striker Gabriel Jesus as Serie A side Napoli explore a summer transfer for the Brazilian.
The Gunners are prepared to negotiate the departure of the 29-year-old if their valuation of more than €20m is met.
The Naples outfit hold a long-standing interest in the forward and previously attempted to secure his signature in 2023.
Contract situation forces summer decision
The former Manchester City attacker has just one year remaining on his current deal in North London.
This contractual timeline makes the current transfer window the optimal moment for the English club to cash in.
His tenure at the Emirates Stadium has been severely hindered by persistent fitness issues, including a significant anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Despite these setbacks, manager Mikel Arteta has remained highly appreciative of the South American’s underlying talent.
He brings something else. Gabby has a really special quality, he connects everybody around him.
Fierce competition in North London
The versatile frontman already faces intense competition for a starting berth from teammates like Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres.
Arsenal’s attacking overhaul has already seen Leandro Trossard depart for Turkish giants Besiktas.
The club are also reportedly willing to listen to offers for winger Gabriel Martinelli as they look to dynamically reshape their forward line.
If Arteta successfully pursues additional attacking targets like Julian Alvarez, opportunities for the injury-plagued striker will become even more limited.