Mueez Ajao
– Manchester City and Arsenal on Saturday agreed terms over the transfer of Gabriel Jesus.
– Arsenal will pay £45 million plus £10m in add-ons for the Brazil international striker with only paperwork and a medical standing in the way of a deal being completed.
– The Gunners had already agreed a five-year contract with Jesus.
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– Arsenal, who have already signed midfielder Fabio Vieira from Porto this summer, are looking to strengthen their squad after missing out on Champions League football.
– Jesus, had only one year remaining on his contract at City, scored 13 goals and gave 12 assists in all competitions for the Premier League champions last season and can play in all attacking positions.
– He also excels at pressing and counter-pressing, which are key aspects of Mikel Arteta’s playing style.
– Meanwhile, Arsenal continue to pursue a deal for Leeds United winger Raphinha and remain confident of adding him to their ranks.
– They are also keen to sign 24-year-old Ajax and Argentina centre-back Lisandro Martinez.
Arsenal and Manchester City have reached full verbal agreement today for Gabriel Jesus. Deal in place after new meeting – been told guaranteed fee is £45m. 🚨🇧🇷 #AFC
Arsenal are now working on personal terms with Gabriel’s camp – final step to get the deal completed very soon. pic.twitter.com/sNcy4TuTks
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 24, 2022
