Arsenal are considering to sell Gabriel Jesus during the January transfer window.
Gyokeres arrival changes the picture for Jesus at Arsenal
Arsenal’s summer spree brought in firepower worth over £250m, and the headline move was Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon. The Swede was tearing it up in Portugal. Now, he arrives at the Emirates with a ridiculous record of 97 goals in just 102 games.
Fans see him as the missing piece up front, something Gunners have lacked in recent title runs. Add to that Kai Havertz is being trusted as the backup option. So, suddenly Gabriel Jesus looks like the odd man out.
Jesus, once the key signing from Man City, now finds himself sidelined. His injury record hasn’t helped either. Since joining in 2022, he’s suffered multiple setbacks. He never really hit big scoring numbers, with just 26 goals in 96 appearances. That wouldn’t be a problem if he was cheap, but he isn’t.
At £265,000 a week, he’s one of the top earners at the club. He is sitting above stars like Saka, Rice, and Odegaard. For a player constantly in the treatment room, those numbers don’t stack up.
Arteta’s decision signals the end
The biggest hint came when Mikel Arteta didn’t even register Jesus in Arsenal’s 25-man UCL squad. For him, that’s a major red flag. With just 18 months left on his contract, a January sale now feels more like a must than an option, as per the Athletic.
Arsenal’s depth in attack is stronger than ever. New signings Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze adding more spark, while academy talent Max Dowman has also impressed.
Selling Jesus in January would free up wages, open space in the squad too. The club could avoid losing him for less later. For Arsenal, it’s a decision that looks tough but necessary.
Author’s Opinion:
Jesus gave Arsenal a lift when he arrived, but injuries and poor numbers have caught up with him. With Arteta already looking past him, a January sale feels like the smartest move for both sides.
