The future of Gabriel Jesus at the Emirates Stadium is increasingly uncertain. The Brazilian international has officially changed his representation, hiring power-agent Giovanni Branchini the same man who manages Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri.
According to Calcio Mercato, this move is seen as a strategic step toward a summer transfer to AC Milan. While Juventus remains interested in the former Palmeiras star, the Rossoneri are currently leading the race, leveraging Branchini’s elite relationship with the San Siro board to facilitate a potential deal.
The “Gyökeres” Factor at Arsenal
Despite the rumors, Mikel Arteta has no intention of letting Jesus leave in the January window. The Gunners are maintaining a “hands-off” stance for two key reasons:
- Squad Depth: Recent injuries to the frontline have made Jesus a vital rotation piece.
- The Gyökeres Struggle: High-profile signing Viktor Gyökeres has yet to fully adapt to Arteta’s system, leaving the door open for Jesus to prove his worth in the final months of the season.
Road to Recovery: The Numbers
After nearly a year on the sidelines due to a serious ACL injury, Gabriel Jesus has shown flashes of his clinical best since returning in the Champions League against Club Brugge. His efficiency in limited minutes is exactly what has caught Milan’s eye:
- Appearances: 12 matches (3 starts).
- Goals: 3.
- Assists: 1.
- Efficiency: A goal contribution every 104 minutes.
Summer Departure?
While Jesus remains a favorite among the Arsenal faithful for his work rate, the prospect of becoming the “number 9” for Allegri’s Milan project is a tempting proposition. With his contract status and the arrival of new attacking talent in London, the upcoming European summer looks like the definitive moment for a “Samba” move to Serie A.
Miguel Manjate is a football journalist and editor covering the Premier League, European competitions, and transfer news, with a strong focus on match analysis and data-driven reporting.
