Arsenal star Gabriel reveals he and Gabriel Jesus are ‘joking around dressing room’ over his transfer from Man City
ARSENAL star Gabriel has admitted he jokes around with Gabriel Jesus in the Brazil dressing room amid speculation he could be on his way from Manchester City.
Jesus' contract at the Etihad is set to expire next summer and City could look to cash in on the forward to avoid losing him for free.
One of the interested clubs is Arsenal, who are looking to build on their fifth placed Premier League finish.
The Gunners have Jesus' Brazil team-mate Gabriel on their books, and the defender has admitted they "joke in the dressing room" over the potential transfer.
Nothing is certain, but in Gabriel's eyes, Jesus would be a hit at the Emirates should he make the move to North London.
Speaking ahead of his potential international debut on June 6 against South Korea, Gabriel said on Jesus: "We joke in the dressing room, but there’s nothing there.
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"He’s certainly a quality player and if he goes to Arsenal, it will help us a lot.”
Arsenal aren't the only interested club in signing the four-time Prem winner.
North London rivals Tottenham, who beat Arsenal to the fourth and final Champions League spot, reportedly hold an interest in Jesus.
Antonio Conte is due to speak to chairman Daniel Levy and managing director of football Fabio Paratici later this week about the club’s summer spending plans, after he has taken a few days’ rest with his family back in Italy.
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The ex-Chelsea boss is said to want around six new signings this summer.
Tottenham are set to sign Dejan Kulusevski, who scored twice at Carrow Road, permanently for £25million following his hit loan from Juventus.