According to sources from Sports Cafe, it is being report that Arsenal are planning to move Gabriel Jesus out of the club during the January transfer window, which will be a major decision in their forward setup evolution. The Brazilian striker aged 28 has not been able to play for several months due to a knee injury that he got in a match against Manchester United earlier this year, and with the rise of Viktor Gyokeres and the nice work done by Kai Havertz, Mikel Arteta looks like he is ready to reshuffle his attacking options.
In 2022, Jesus left Manchester City for Arsenal with a fee of around ยฃ45 million. During his first season, he was instrumental in the club’s title challenge. But now, the issues with his knee that keep coming, the change in tactical direction of Arsenal, and strong depth in attacking positions have made the club change its stance. The sources who are close to the club have confirmed that Arteta and the leadership have already met with the player’s representatives and told them that a sale in January is the most likely outcome.
Interest and Market Value
It has been report that Brazilian teams Palmeiras and Flamengo would like to have Jesus back in Brazil, however, according to the information, the player would like to remain in Europe for his career’s new chapter. Palmeira’s chief executive Leila Pereira has not only acknowledged the club’s love for Jesus publicly but also confirmed it, suggesting a reunion might happen โsomeday,โ though not yet.
Even with the injuries, Arsenal remains hopeful to get a decent amount of money for Jesus. Right now, the calculations show that the transaction might bring a small loss of money compared to the initial ยฃ45 million, but the move is in line with the idea of the sport director Andrea Berta to rejuvenate the team and get the best out of the club’s finances. The change in Arsenal’s transfer policy has been facilitate by Berta, whose main focus is on fast, strong and stable players – qualities that Gyokeres, who has been excellent since he came in the summer, possesses.
Tactical Shifts Behind the Move
The choice to part ways with Gabriel Jesus is also a sign of Arsenal’s tactical change under Arteta. A brightly attacking system is now essentially focus on powerful, direct forwards like Gyokeres and the versatility of Havertz, so Jesusโs injury problems and limited availability have prevented him from getting back to the level of a starting player.
Artetaโs return to an attacking style based on fluidity and front pressing is very much dependent on continuity โ something Arsenal were not able to have as Jesus was often out of the team for crucial periods of the season. It is report that the Gunners’ coaching staff think that the sale of him could open up the possibility of investing either in the youth or strengthening other positions to increase their chances of succeeding in the second half of the season.
Arsenalโs Broader Situation
The possible exit of Gabriel Jesus is just one aspect of the story that Arsenal are determine to get through their tough injury crisis this season. The team is in under a lot of pressure, as captain Martin รdegaard and Kai Havertz have been injure, among others, so Arteta has to use depth and squad rotation heavily. In spite of these difficulties, Arsenal are still one of the most stable teams in the Premier League, which is a sign that the teamโs structural and tactical equilibrium might not be very much affected by Jesus leaving.
Authorโs Note
Ifโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ Gabriel Jesus was to leave Arsenal in January; it would be a clear indication how the London club is handling the squad in a very practical way under the leadership of Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta. Although he has managed to show some of his quality during his stay in North London, recurring injuries and changes in the team’s tactics have resulted in his leaving becoming almost certain. As a result of the acquisition of Viktor Gyokeres who can replace Jesus in a very impressive way, and the fact that Havertz can be use in different attacking positions, Arsenal are still very strong and capable of achieving their domestic and European โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโambitions.
