Arsenal make final decision on Gabriel Jesus' future after bold Palmeiras transfer approach

Last month, reports emerged that the Brazilian giants were aiming to bring back the striker in a dream move ahead of the FIFA Club World next year and were prepared to offer €40 million (£33m/$45m) for the player. However, Palmeiras president Leila Pereira has confirmed that the club's pursuit of Jesus has ended.

As per ESPN, Pereira said: "Gabriel Jesus is not coming. We got in touch with Arsenal, and they said 'Leila, there are no conditions whatsoever. We are not going to negotiate for the player.' The subject is closed."

The 27-year-old graduated from Palmeiras' academy in 2015 and spent two years with their senior team before completing a transfer to Manchester City in 2017. He moved to north London in 2022 and has since made 87 appearances across all competitions for the Gunners. Jesus, however, has fallen out of favour since last season as Kai Havertz has emerged as Mikel Arteta's first-choice striker.

After a hard-fought draw against Liverpool last weekend, Arteta's men will aim to get back to winning ways on Wednesday as they take on Championship side Preston in a League Cup round of 16 clash.