Arsenal refuse Palmeiras’ offer to sign Gabriel Jesus

Brazilian team Palmeiras reportedly reached out to Arsenal in an ambitious move made to re-sign Gabriel Jesus, with the Gunners refusing them. 

According to Globo Esporte, Palmeiras are keen on re-signing Jesus next year. However, his current club have refused their offer, with Mikel Arteta seeing him as a vital part of his squad. 

Jesus has been lukewarm since joining Arsenal from Manchester City in a €52 million deal in July 2022. The attacker from South America, who signed a contract with €10 million-a-year wages, was one of the players that signified that Arterta was ready to turn the Gunners into worthy challengers for the Premier League title. 

Although Jesus initially impressed with his hold-up play and ability to bring Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli into the match, he has not been productive in terms of scoring. He only mustered 19 goals and 15 assists in 76 appearances so far for Arsenal in the last two years. 

Now, there is widespread speculation that the Gunners might sell Jesus and search the football market for a better striker. However, they have refused to give him up in the summer transfer window. Despite this, Palmeiras still wants to get him back to their side.