Barcelona open talks with Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus to bolster attack
Barcelona have begun negotiations with Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus as they seek replacements for Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona has initiated talks with Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus in an effort to bolster their attacking lineup. The move comes after Barcelona's unsuccessful attempt to sign Julian Alvarez. Lewandowski's departure to the United States and the sale of Torres to Paris Saint-Germain have prompted Barcelona's search for new talent.
Jesus, who has one year remaining on his Arsenal contract, would primarily serve as a backup striker for the Catalan club. The Brazilian forward boasts extensive Premier League experience, having played for Manchester City from 2016 to 2022 before joining Arsenal. Jesus's current role at Arsenal has diminished, with Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres occupying the top two spots in the striker hierarchy, making him a potential target for Arsenal to offload without incurring a complicated financial burden.
Mundo Deportivo confirmed that Barcelona's pursuit of Jesus does not rule out their interest in Alvarez, even if the deal is delayed to a future transfer window. The arrival of Jesus may affect Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim, who has been relegated to the bench for the first two matches and may be relegated to the reserve team or replace in Hansi Flick's plans.
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