AC Milan are interested in signing Arsenal outcast Gabriel Jesus, but his hefty wages remain a major stumbling block.
While Gabriel Jesus is back fit, he is no longer an integral part of Mikel Arteta’s plans. As a result, the Brazilian international has constantly been linked with a move away ahead of the winter transfer window.
According to Ekrem Konur, AC Milan are one of the clubs that are keen on his signature. The Italian giants are exploring a loan move, but his €16 million a year salary is out of their reach.
Gabriel Jesus made a name for himself in the Premier League while playing for Manchester City. On the back of his impressive performances, Mikel Arteta brought him to the North London club in the summer of 2022.
While he was an integral part of their plans in the initial years, the 28-year-old has slowly gone down the pecking order. His overall game has still been very useful for Arteta’s team; however, the lack of goals has been a concern, which is why they invested in Viktor Gyokeres during the summer.
The Brazilian picked up a ligament injury mid-way through last season and has been on the sidelines ever since. He recently regained full fitness and has played a few cameos of late. However, he is no longer an important part of their plans.
AC Milan plotting a raid on Arsenal
As a result, Gabriel Jesus could push for an exit as he still dreams of making it to the Brazilian squad for the World Cup. AC Milan have emerged as a potential destination. The Italian giants seek more quality in the final third. They want someone who can support Santiago Gimenez, and the 28-year-old versatile forward can certainly help their cause.
Milan have identified him as a priority target and are exploring a potential loan deal ahead of the winter transfer window. However, his €16 million a year salary is above Milan’s wage structure. The player might have to take a significant pay cut, and the Gunners might have to cover a part of his wages for this move to go through.
