Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus could move back to his homeland as former side Palmeiras are eager to sign the Brazil international.
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Jesus linked with Arsenal exitForward fell out of favour under ArtetaPalmeiras want to bring him backFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The 27-year-old started his career with the Brazilian team and went on to score 29 goals in 83 games over two seasons before Manchester City snapped him up. Now, the Serie A team want to bring their former star back to his homeland. The Sao Paulo team are eager to make a landmark signing in attack ahead of next year's expanded Club World Cup and reports that Jesus is the man they have their hearts set on.
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Arsenal were reportedly open to selling the 64-time Brazil international during the summer transfer window but no move materialised. However, coach Mikel Arteta suggested he could still play a role for the Gunners after his pre-season performances, as he challenged him to find some consistency.
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Jesus has made 83 appearances in all competitions since he joined the north London team, but he has fallen out of favour at the Emirates Stadium. He has had to settle for brief appearances as a late substitute in three of their five league matches.
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The report adds Arsenal are willing to sell Jesus during the January transfer window if they can recoup around €40 million (£33m/$45m) for him, and Palmeiras may be willing to match that figure in 2025.
