Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has claimed his old side have a big chance to sign Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus this summer.
The north Londoners need to bring in at least one striker this transfer window after allowing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to leave for Barcelona in January, whilst fellow frontman Alexandre Lacazette is returning to Ligue 1 outfit Lyon on a free transfer at the end of the month. football.london understands that Jesus is one name on the club's shortlist of profiles and technical director Edu has held talks with the player's representatives in recent months.
The Brazilian international has also recently been linked with the likes of Chelsea and Real Madrid but Wilshere has still backed the Gunners as one of the favourites to sign him due to the player's relationship with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who was previously assistant manager at City before arriving at the Emirates Stadium. Speaking on talkSPORT about a potential move for Jesus, Wilshere said: “He has a year left on his contract?
