Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Gabriel Jesus was not in the squad for Arsenal's Premier League opener against Coventry
BySami Mokbel, Senior football correspondent and Elizabeth Conway, Spanish football reporter- Published30 August 2026, 14:06 BST
Barcelona are closing in on a move for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus worth £8.6m (10m euros).
A deal for the Brazil international is believed to be at an advanced stage and, while the finer details still require finalising, the transfer is expected to be completed before Tuesday's deadline.
Napoli had shown an interest in Jesus, but the 29-year-old is set to join last season's Spanish league champions and will travel for a medical on Monday.
Jesus joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022, scoring 32 goals and adding 22 assists in 123 appearances for the Gunners.
Speaking to the media on Thursday, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Jesus was not training with the squad before Monday's Premier League game against Aston Villa (20:00 BST).
When asked whether that meant Jesus was leaving, Arteta said: "Personal situations, whatever they are, I think it's clear."
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