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David Alexander Hughes

Gabriel Jesus may not deliver what Mikel Arteta needs most following Arsenal transfer

Gabriel Jesus is edging closer to completing his move to Arsenal after agreeing terms on a five-year deal at the Emirates.

The agreement with Manchester City was reached on Friday night, with the Gunners set to sign the Brazilian for an initial £45million. The 25-year-old was one of Arsenal’s prime targets this summer as Mikel Arteta aimed to add more firepower to his attack following the January exit of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette’s departure following the end of his contract.

While Eddie Nketiah extended his contract at the beginning of the month, it’s Jesus who is expected to be the focal point of Arsenal’s new-look attack.

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