Arsenal and Igor Jesus latest news on transfer of the Brazilian striker who could leave Botafogo this month.
Arsenal and Igor Jesus New Updates
The Gunners have shown interest in Jesus as earlier reports suggested. Their initial bid was rejected by the player’s current club. They wanted him on loan with an option to buy, but the offer was rejected. The Brazilian club is open to permanently sell the player but not willing to loan him out. Botafogo want to receive €30m for the striker. A €23-25m offer could also be enough for the player to leave the club. With clubs like Chelsea, Newcastle and Fulham also in the race, it would be challenging for Arsenal. Some reports suggest that the Gunners even tried to bring him to the Emirates Stadium last year.
Arsenal’s Search For New Attackers
The search for a proper attacker is still going on for Mikel Arteta’s side. The Premier League team is open to sign a new forward if there’s some right opportunity this month. As we know, Isak would have been their best signing, but Newcastle has valued him at a whopping €115m. It would be next to impossible to bring him to the Emirates Stadium. The injuries to key players has got them searching for at least a short term solution.
Brighton’s Evan Ferguson is another name that is being considered. Ferguson could be available on loan this month. A loan move could also include an option to buy as he hasn’t been at his best this season. The 20-year-old still has a lot of potential in him. However, the Gunners might face competition from other Premier League teams like Fulham and West Ham. The two clubs have also shown interest in acquiring Ferguson.
What’s Special About Igor Jesus
Igor, from a country that has given some really great names to the world of modern football. The young stars in the like’s of Vinicius, Rodrygo, Raphinha have made themselves a very good name at the European stage. Youngsters like Endrick moving to Real Madrid and Estevao to Chelsea, could inspire Jesus to switch continents for a better opportunity.
He is a versatile centre-forward. He loves to play in the wings with his silky skills. Making runs behind defenders and crossing in the six-yard box is one of his traits. There have been some comparisons of him and Gabriel Jesus. Similar to Gabriel’s playing style, he also likes to build up the play from the wing. Hearing these comparisons the fans may question if this style of play could really make any difference. But there’s a chance he might thrive under Arteta’s system.
Botafogo’s Stance
Reportedly Botafogo has rejected Arsenal’s initial bid for their star forward. Mikel Arteta is in desperate need of a new striker in this window. Arteta is keen to bring competition to the likes of Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, to help him win some silverware.
The amount the north London side was offering has not been revealed yet which got them a straight “NO” from the Brazilian club. The club is not interested in loaning out their man. They’re looking for a permanent sale for a right price. He has a release clause of €83m in his contract, but an offer of €20-25m would be enough to sign him this month.
Author’s Opinion
The North London side’s reported move to sign Igor Jesus would mean the Gunners might have to look for other short-term options, Evan Ferguson may be one of the available options currently. As there have been injuries to their key players, a quick solution is expected by the supporters. It’ll be interesting to see how these transfer window works out for them.
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