In a major transfer development, Barcelona are on the verge of securing the services of Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus. The 29-year-old Brazil international is set to leave the Emirates Stadium after just two seasons, with the Catalan giants closing in on a move worth £8.6m (10m euros).
According to sources close to the deal, the finer details are still being finalized, but it's expected that Jesus will travel for a medical on Monday before joining his new club. This would mean he won't be available for Arsenal's Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Jesus joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and has made 123 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 32 goals and providing 22 assists. His departure will likely come as a blow to Mikel Arteta's squad, who have struggled with inconsistency this season.
Speaking about Jesus' absence from training on Thursday, Arteta hinted that his player was indeed leaving Arsenal.
_Based on reporting by BBC Sport. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9qr79jr1qqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss_
