Arsenal have had an opening bid rejected for Gabriel Jesus but are still confident of agreeing a deal with Manchester City.
According to GOAL, the Gunners' first offer, believed to be in the region of £30m, has been turned down by City. Mikel Arteta has identified Jesus as his number one transfer priority in the attacking department this summer, with Alvaro Morata and Lautaro Martinez also both linked.
It is understood Arsenal will accelerate attempts to sign the 25-year-old as they look to complete their third summer addition after Sao Paulo youngster Marquinhos arrived and Fabio Viera joined in a £35m move from Porto. A deal has not been reached for Jesus but there is a growing confidence that an agreement can be finalised between the two parties.
