Arsenal have rejected an initial bid for Botafogo star Igor Jesus, according to a Brazilian outlet. RTI Sports.
The Gunners are said to be looking for a stopgap solution to their attack amid an injury crisis, with key forward Bukayo Saka sidelined for several weeks with a hamstring injury picked up against Crystal Palace last week . The situation has been further complicated by Raheem Sterling’s knee problem.
They have been linked to several attackers including Wolves star Matheus CunhaNewcastle’s Alexander Isak and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.
While Isak may not be available before the end of the season, the club have made a move to secure an immediate reinforcement.
Arsenal have their first bid for Igor Jesus rejected
According to the Brazilian statement, Arsenal rejected a loan bid for the 23-year-old who has scored 8 goals and assisted 5 others in 31 games this season, continuing his form at Shabab Al-Ahli, where he scored 43 goals and assisted 20. in all competitions. (Transfer market)
According to the report, the club are not willing to sell him, but will be open to a permanent sale. He has a €100m contract, but €20m could be enough to get him this month.
Meanwhile a report from TEAMtalk claims the Gunners are among the clubs showing an interest in signing Evan Ferguson from Brighton also on loan, but any loan deal will come with an option/obligation to sign permanently.
However, they will face stiff competition for Ferguson, with several other Premier League clubs keen to sign him.
while Isak remains the target of dreamsa move this month is impossible. But they may need to strengthen their attack if they are to continue giving Liverpool a title run.
The weekend’s results saw Arsenal and Liverpool draw their respective games, keeping the current gap between them at 6 points. Although Liverpool have a game in hand, there is still a long way to go and the title is not yet out of Arteta’s reach.
