Mikel Arteta has reportedly secured the final piece of his Arsenal puzzle with the imminent arrival of striker Gabriel Jesus.The Brazil international has, according to The Guardian, agreed personal terms with the Gunners on a five-year deal.
Manchester City will receive £45million for the services of Jesus, who scored eight in 28 Premier League appearances last season.Jesus is set to be Areta’s first-choice striker at the Emirates Stadium following the departures of Alexandre Lacazette, this summer, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, in January.
But the 25-year-old isn’t Arsenal’s first signing of the summer that is expected to become a key figure at the club, and it is unlikely he will be the last.The club are expected to push on with their pursuit of Leeds winger Raphinha next week after already having a bid rejected for the forward.
He was one of the Whites’ saving graces last season and valued at approximately £65million.But Arsenal aren’t the only side keen on Raphinha, with Tottenham and Chelsea also both holding an interest in the former Rennes star.
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