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Bailey Keogh

Newcastle anticipated record transfer bid for Arsenal target highlights Edu recruitment success

Arsenal arguably completed one of the best transfers of the summer by signing Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City. The Brazilian is the perfect fit to lead the line for the Gunners going into next season.

The new Arsenal striker only cost £45m despite coming with Premier League credentials and being Brazil’s starting striker. The north London side were on the hunt for a striker from the last January transfer window, but none of the payers who were linked had the same qualities as Jesus.

One of the players the Gunners were linked with was Alexander Isak and it is a blessing in disguise that Arsenal did not pursue a deal for him. Not only did he have a disappointing end to the last campaign, but the club would have had to smash their transfer record fee, which Newcastle are reportedly about to do.

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