Gilberto Silva has backed Arsenal to sign Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus this summer.
Mikel Arteta's side are in need of at least one forward, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joining Barcelona earlier this year whilst Alexandre Lacazette is set to depart when his contract expires at the club later this month. football.london understands that Jesus is one name on the north Londoners' shortlist of profiles and technical director Edu has held talks with the player's representatives in recent months.
Now, former Invincibles' midfielder Silva has told the Gunners to try to bring his fellow Brazilian to the Emirates Stadium, claiming that joining Arteta and Co would be a good move for the player's development as well. Speaking about Jesus on talkSPORT, he said: "If he goes to Arsenal I do believe it’s going to be a good move for him, also for Arsenal.
