Arsenal have been hit with an obstacle in the race to sign Gabriel Jesus this summer. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates of late, with the forward among the shortlisted profiles who could arrive at London Colney this summer, football.london understands.
Jesus remains open to leaving the reigning Premier League champions, with his representative holding talks with Edu in recent months. According to the Mirror, City are said to have set a £40 million asking price and the Brazil international's potential sale is being lined up by the club in order to facilitate a move - financially - for Erling Haaland.
Sky Sports Italy journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that a deal which sees the Borussia Dortmund striker swap the Signal Iduna Park for the Etihad is now 'very imminent'. However, with Jesus' upturn in form residing Jack Grealish to the bench, Guardiola has been armed with a reason to retain the Brazilian's services.
