Arsenal have rejected an initial bid for Botafogo star Igor Jesus, according to a Brazilian newspaper. RTI Sport.
The Gunners are said to be in the market for a stopgap solution to their attack amid an injury crisis, with key striker Bukayo Saka out for several weeks with a hamstring injury he suffered against Crystal Palace last week. The situation was further complicated by Raheem Sterling’s knee problem.
They have been linked to several attackers including Wolves star Matheus CunhaNewcastle’s Alexander Isak and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.
While the likes of Isak may not be available before the end of the season, the club have made a move to get an immediate reinforcement.
Arsenal see their first bid for Igor Jesus rejected
According to the Brazilian publication, Arsenal have had a loan bid rejected for the 23-year-old, who has scored 8 goals and another 5 assists in 31 games this season, continuing his form from Shabab Al-Ahli where he scored 43 goals and provided 20 assists. in all competitions. (Transfer market)
According to the report, the club are not willing to loan him out but would be open to a permanent sale. He has €100m on his contract but €20m could be enough to get him this month.
Meanwhile a report from TEAMtalk claims the Gunners are among the clubs showing an interest in signing Brighton’s Evan Ferguson on loan as well, but any loan deal will come with an option/obligation to sign permanently.
However, they will face stiff competition for Ferguson, with several other Premier League clubs keen to sign him.
While Isak remains the dream targeta move this month is impossible. But they may need to strengthen their attack if they are to continue giving Liverpool a title run.
The results at the weekend saw both Arsenal and Liverpool draw their respective games, keeping the gap between them at 6 points. While Liverpool have a game in hand, there is still a long way to go and the title is still not far away from Arteta.
2025-01-05 21:48:00
