Arsenal ‘will listen to offers for Gabriel Jesus this summer’ as doubts emerge over Brazilian striker’s long-term fitness

Arsenal will listen to offers for Gabriel Jesus this summer as the club look to cash in on the Brazilian who has suffered from injuries during his time at the club, according to reports.

Jesus’ arrival at Manchester City two years ago marked one of Mikel Arteta’s landmark signings as he returned to his former club in search of new signings.

The Brazilian started brightly with three goals and three assists in his first five Premier League outings with the Gunners and was hailed as the proven goalscorer that Arsenal lacked in previous seasons.

He quickly cemented his starting place in Arsenal’s attack, flanked by Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, but was hampered by fitness issues which came to the fore.

Multiple procedures regarding muscular problems have hampered his return to fitness since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and Arsenal will now listen to offers for the 27-year-old, as reported by The Athletic.

Arsenal will listen to offers for Gabriel Jesus this summer as the club looks to cash in on the Brazilian.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta (left) shares a strong relationship with Jesus (right), having worked with him at Man City and Arsenal.

Jesus still has three years remaining on his current contract at the Emirates and the club will consider sanctioning a sale if a suitable offer arrives

Jesus still has three years remaining on his existing contract at the Emirates and the club will consider sanctioning a sale if a suitable offer arrives having already forked out £45m for his signature.

The emergence of Kai Havertz, who moved into a proven goalscoring role after joining from rivals Chelsea last summer, has reduced reliance on Jesus, while the club have also been linked with a potential move for another confirmed attacker.

Jesus is a popular figure among his Arsenal teammates and is highly regarded by Arteta with whom he built a strong relationship during his previous spell at City and subsequent years in north London.

The four-time Premier League winner scored 19 goals in 66 appearances for Arsenal, but managed just four goals in England’s top flight during a difficult campaign.

A knee injury suffered during the last World Cup with Brazil derailed his positive start to life at Arsenal as he underwent several surgeries.

A knee injury suffered during the last World Cup with Brazil derailed his positive start to life at Arsenal as he underwent several surgeries following his complaint.

However, Jesus revealed that he is still suffering from knee problems and may undergo another surgery this summer to correct the problem.

“Even here at Arsenal there are things you have to hold on to: go to train, play, train today, not train, play. In short, it’s difficult, but my desire is always to be available for both Arsenal and the national team.

“It doesn’t matter if, at the end of the season, I have to open my knee and correct what’s bothering me and end up missing a chance to play in the Copa America. I’m just trying to get fit and help Arsenal as much as I can.