Arsenal Complete Gyökeres Signing as Gabriel Jesus Faces Uncertain Future
Arsenal have finalized the signing of Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The move significantly increases competition in the Gunners’ attack and casts fresh doubts on Gabriel Jesus’s future under Mikel Arteta.
The Brazilian forward, who has been recovering from injury, now finds himself facing stiff competition in London. Gyökeres arrives following a remarkable campaign in Portugal, where he netted 54 goals in 52 matches, making him one of Europe’s most prolific scorers last season.
Gabriel Jesus Falls Down the Pecking Order
Gabriel Jesus was once seen as Arsenal’s long-term No. 9 when he joined from Manchester City in 2022. However, with just 26 goals in 96 appearances for the club, the Brazilian has struggled to live up to expectations especially considering the club invested nearly €55 million in his signing.
Now, with Gyökeres joining and Kai Havertz also part of Arteta’s attacking setup, Jesus’s role is under increasing scrutiny. Sources close to the club suggest that unless his form dramatically improves, the Brazilian may find himself on the bench more often than not.
Brazilian Clubs Monitor Gabriel Jesus’s Situation
Back in Brazil, Palmeiras where Gabriel Jesus began his career remain interested in a future reunion. The striker is highly regarded at the club, where he scored 28 goals in 83 games before moving to Manchester City in 2017.
While Palmeiras and other top-tier Brazilian clubs have shown interest, his current market value of €32 million still presents a financial barrier. Even as that valuation declines due to injury and competition, it remains well above what Brazilian clubs typically invest in returning stars.
Career at a Crossroads
Gabriel Jesus has been playing in Europe since 2017 and achieved his greatest success under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, where he tallied 95 goals in 236 games and won multiple titles. His move to Arsenal was driven by the desire for a more central role, but that opportunity may now be slipping away.
Despite injury setbacks, the forward still has two years remaining to prove himself in North London. If he fails to do so, a return to Brazil—or a transfer elsewhere in Europe—may be the next chapter in his career.
