Napoli are reportedly exploring a summer transfer for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus after an approach for the player, with Brazilian outlet Globo cited by multiple reports. The discussions are at an early stage, and Napoli have not made significant progress on a deal with Arsenal. Arsenal are understood to be open to selling Jesus before the end of the window, but only for a fee above their valuation. Reported figures converge on a demand of around €20 million (about £17.1m), with Arsenal described as setting a firm stance on offers. Jesus has one year remaining on his contract with Arsenal. The forward suffered a serious knee injury last season, rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and spending much of the year sidelined. Despite the time out, he scored six goals in 27 appearances overall last season. Napoli finished second in Serie A and have Massimiliano Allegri as their head coach after Antonio Conte’s departure. Jesus is also reported to be open to a move to Italy. Napoli are said to be looking to move other players as well, including Romelu Lukaku and Lorenzo Lucca.
Napoli explore Gabriel Jesus move as Arsenal demand €20m+ fee
Napoli are reportedly exploring a summer transfer for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus after an approach for the player, with Brazilian outlet Globo cited by multiple reports. The discussions are at an e...
- Napoli are reported to be interested in signing Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus.
- Reports cite Globo and say negotiations are at an early stage with limited progress so far.
- Arsenal are asking for around €20 million (about £17.1m) for Jesus, and are not expected to accept lower offers.
- Jesus has one year remaining on his Arsenal contract and is described as open to joining Napoli.
- Jesus suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee last season and scored six goals in 27 appearances.
Arsenal are open to selling Gabriel Jesus to Napoli (Shutterstock) Arsenal are demanding a €20 million (17.1m) transfer fee for Gabriel Jesus following an approach from Napoli, according to reports. The Brazilian forward has just one year left on his deal with Arsenal and the Premier League champions are open to a sale before the end of the summer transfer window. Jesus, who was sidelined for 11 months last year after he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, scored six goals in 27 appearances last season. According to Globo, Napoli are in talks to sign Jesus but have not made significant progress with Arsenal over a deal. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Arsenal are said to have informed Napoli that they would only entertain offers for Jesus in excess of €20m (17.1m). Jesus, meanwhile, is understood to be open to the idea of joining Napoli, who finished second in Serie A last season and now have Massimiliano Allegri as their head coach following Antonio Conte’s exit. Napoli are looking to offload Romelu Lukaku (Shutterstock) Napoli are also looking to offload Lorenzo Lucca and Romelu Lukaku, who has attracted interest from Monaco. In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport earlier this summer, Jesus made it clear that he would welcome a move to Italy. ‘I grew up watching Serie A and dreamed of playing in Italy,’ Jesus said. ‘Scoring two goals at San Siro against Inter was like making that dream come true. I don’t know my future, I’m working now and we’ll see what happens with Arsenal.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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