
Could Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus be Real Madrid's backup plan in the event that they don't end up with Kylian Mbappe? It sounds far-fetched – but a deal may well suit all parties.
The Brazilian moved to north London 12 months ago for a fee believed to be around £45 million, to solve the longstanding No.9 conundrum at the Emirates Stadium. Jesus struck 11 goals in 26 appearances last term, in the end, but his campaign was blighted by a knee injury sustained at the World Cup.