Sat Oct 05 16:10:51 UTC 2024: ## Arsenal Striker Jesus Linked With Surprise Move Back to Brazil

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is facing a potential surprise move back to his home country, with Brazilian club Palmeiras reportedly interested in signing him.

According to Brazilian outlet Bola VIP, Palmeiras are keen on bringing the 27-year-old back to Brazil, and consider him their top target to strengthen their forward line. The club, which developed Jesus before his move to Manchester City in 2017, is reportedly willing to offer £33.4m for the player.

This potential transfer would see Arsenal take a financial hit, having paid £45m for Jesus in 2022. The move comes as Jesus has struggled to secure a starting position at Arsenal, with Kai Havertz currently favoured by manager Mikel Arteta.

Although Jesus would likely welcome more playing time, it remains unclear whether he would be open to leaving Europe at this stage in his career. However, the prospect of an emotional return to Palmeiras, where he began his professional journey, may be tempting.

The news comes amidst a flurry of other transfer developments surrounding Arsenal:

* The Gunners are reportedly still interested in signing Dusan Vlahovic, having been beaten to his signature by Juventus previously.
* Arsenal are also considering making a move for Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, with his price tag reportedly dropping to £83.4m. However, the player is also attracting interest from European giants Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are set to miss a key attacker for a significant period, and could enter the transfer market again before the window closes on August 30.

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