Arsenal will enter further talks with Manchester City today to attempt to reach an agreement to sign Gabriel Jesus, according to reports.
Mikel Arteta is in need of a new striker following the exits of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette.
Eddie Nketiah, who is expected to sign a new contract, is currently the only senior recognised striker in the squad, meaning additions are required.
Jesus is a priority for the north Londoners, however, City are said to have an asking price of £50million which so far the Gunners are seemingly unwilling to match.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal will hold talks with City again today, Thursday, to try and agree a deal.
If an agreement cannot be found, the Gunners are set to move on and pursue other targets.
‘Gabriel Jesus is still the main target of Arsenal as of today,’ Romano wrote in his Caught Offside column on Thursday morning.
‘In the next few hours there will be new contacts to understand if they can reach an agreement or move to other targets.
‘There is not only Arsenal on Gabriel, who will leave Man City at 100%. He’s a top player who wants to start matches, and it’s not too surprising to see him take his time over a decision on his future.’
Regarding potential alternatives, Romano added: ‘I’m aware there has been speculation about Arsenal being one of the clubs chasing a deal for Christopher Nkunku.
‘I’ve always been adamant that RB Leipzig are determined not to sell, so it’s not an easy one for Arsenal.
‘So far Leipzig have not received any offers from the Gunners for Christopher Nkunku, but I can reveal that Chelsea have been following him for some time.
‘Still, the price is over €100m because Leipzig want to try to keep him at all costs, and could even offer him a new contract this summer. Of course, Chelsea have problems up front with Romelu Lukaku, so it’s not surprising Nkunku could be seen as a replacement, but for now there’s not much to report.’
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