Arsenal are reportedly preparing an opening bid for Gabriel Jesus, and they are looking to negotiate the transfer fee Manchester City.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are readying the opening bid for Gabriel Jesus in the coming days. The idea is to negotiate the price down as Manchester City demand between €50 million and €60 million for the Brazilian international.
Arsenal’s summer transfer plans are in full swing even before the domestic season ends. The Gunners are in the mix for several players and have begun making advances towards their preferred targets. There have been recent talks about Arsenal being in negotiations with many clubs, and they are preparing an opening bid for one of the required players.
Once Manchester City went on the trails of Erling Haaland, it became clear that Gabriel Jesus could depart from the Etihad in the summer. Since then, Arsenal have been trailing the Brazilian after initiating talks with his agent and discussing terms with the player.
Jesus has reportedly agreed to a five year deal with Arsenal, and now the north Londoners will discuss terms with Manchester City over a transfer fee. The Premier League champions are demanding around €50-60 million for Jesus, with the Gunners seeking to reduce the price.
Arsenal are preparing the opening bid for Gabriel Jesus. Manchester City want around €50-60m to sell Gabriel this summer, even if his current deal won't be extended. ⚪️? #AFC
Arsenal already discussed with Gabriel's agent. "We like the project", agent Pettinati told me. pic.twitter.com/rTm2kjFndN
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 14, 2022
Arsenal are about to make an opening bid for the Brazilian forward, hoping to reduce the price tag. Things may seem favourable for the Gunners considering Jesus will only have a year left on his Manchester City contract in the summer. Moreover, the player’s desire to move away from the Etihad may also become a key factor.
Manchester City are looking to extract top value for the player they have developed into a reliable goalscorer in the Premier League. The club will point towards the Brazilian’s attributes and will force the issue over the fee. However, other factors could favour Arsenal, which could help them reduce his asking price.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Jesus likes the project at Arsenal, which may force Manchester City to consider any bid from the Gunners. It will be interesting to know what the north Londoners have in mind to offer, although the money may be significant, despite the player entering the last year of his Manchester City contract.
Mikel Arteta likes Jesus and how he might upgrade his attack. The Brazilian is adept at playing as a centre-forward and as a wide attacker. Arsenal are planning to create a fluid system with many players taking different positions, reminiscent of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
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It will be interesting to see if Arsenal will have success with the opening bid. There is an expectation that Manchester City could turn down the first proposal and make a counter, and the negotiations could continue for a few weeks before terms are agreed over a move.
