Arsenal remain confident in their mission to sign Gabriel Jesus this summer, with Mikel Arteta in the market for a new striker following the departures of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for the 25-year-old and details of the Manchester City forward's proposed contract at the Emirates Stadium have emerged.
With competition from Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona for the Brazil international's signature, the north London outfit are willing to significantly increase Jesus' wages in a bid to ward off their rivals, according to French journalist Nabil Djellit via the Mirror. And, Arsenal have reportedly offered the 25-year-old a €16million-a-year contract - around £264,000-a-week.
It's believed that should Arteta secure Champions League qualification next season, the Brazilian's contract will rise to €17m-a-year - around £280,000-a-week. Jesus, who is at the top of Arsenal's summer shopping list this summer, is currently on £90,000-a-week at the Etihad, according to Spotrac, meaning Edu is reportedly willing to almost triple the forward's wages.
