"Still, Jesus has done well with recent goals in big games against Aston Villa and Inter Milan, and Fichajes now suggest the Gunners are keen to keep him for a bit longer. We've previously reported on clubs like West Ham and Everton being in for Jesus amid doubts over his Arsenal future, but he may end up earning himself a contract extension instead."
"It's interesting to see Jesus working his way back into contention when it looked like it could be over for him in north London due to problems with both fitness and form. There's surely no denying that the slow start made by Viktor Gyokeres since joining last summer has perhaps made Mikel Arteta have a rethink. Jesus can still be a world class attacker on his day, giving different qualities to Gyokeres and to another injury-prone forward in Kai Havertz."
"A lot of money was spent on bringing in Gyokeres, and in fairness there also aren't too many obvious options out there on the market at the moment. Jesus could therefore be a decent option if he can stay fit, but that's a big if, and AFC surely need to think carefully about whether or not this would really be the best move for the present and future."
Gabriel Jesus has struggled at Arsenal since his 2022 move from Manchester City, suffering fitness and form problems but returning with important goals against Aston Villa and Inter Milan. Arsenal are reportedly considering a one-year contract extension following his revived performances. Interest previously emerged from clubs such as West Ham and Everton amid uncertainty over his long-term future. Mikel Arteta's plans may have been affected by Viktor Gyokeres' slow start, and Jesus provides different attacking qualities alongside Kai Havertz. Concerns persist that extending Jesus could reduce urgency to sign a new striker given limited market options.
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