Gabriel Jesus has been offered to Atletico Madrid as Arsenal attempt to resolve the striker’s future before the summer transfer window closes.
The Brazilian has fallen down Mikel Arteta‘s attacking pecking order and was absent from first-team training this week as Arsenal manage several potential departures.
Atletico had previously been linked with Jesus, but the situation has now progressed beyond simple interest.
Gabriel Jesus offered to Atletico Madrid
Transfer reporter Matteo Moretto reports via DAZN that Jesus has been offered to Atletico Madrid.
Crucially, Moretto says any potential move for the Arsenal forward would be independent of Julian Alvarez’s future.
That is an important distinction.
Earlier reports had suggested Atletico could consider Jesus if Alvarez departed the Spanish capital, with the Argentine continuing to attract interest from Arsenal.
The latest update indicates Atletico can assess a move for Jesus regardless of what happens with Alvarez.
Jesus’ Arsenal future has become increasingly uncertain during the final week of the window.
Arteta confirmed on Thursday that the striker was not training with the first-team group as Arsenal deal with squad numbers and players facing individual situations.
ReadArsenal previously covered Arteta’s comments after Jesus missed Arsenal training.
The 29-year-old has entered the final year of his Arsenal contract and previous reporting placed Atletico among the clubs considering him.
Napoli have also been linked with a move.
Arsenal’s decision to offer Jesus to Atletico now represents a further step towards finding a permanent solution before the deadline.
There is no indication yet that Atletico have submitted an offer or opened formal negotiations with Arsenal.
However, with Jesus now being actively presented to potential buyers, his situation is one to watch closely during the closing days of the window.
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