Blow to Arsenal As Manchester City Striker Gabriel Jesus Is Offered to Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid

• Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has been offered to the Madrid giants of Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid
• Jesus has been the top transfer target of Arsenal, who are looking for a top striker after the exits of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette
• The Brazilian will have to make a decision between joining either of the Spanish giants and playing Champions League football or joining Arsenal and having a guaranteed place in the starting eleven

Arsenal have been handed a fresh transfer blow with the main target Gabriel Jesus reportedly being offered to Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Arsenal have been hot on the heels of the Manchester City striker and these reports will be a big setback.

The Gunners have been leading the race to sign the Brazilian, but it is understood that he might be tempted to go to either of the Madrid clubs that are offering Champions League football.

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Anton Meana, a reputable journalist for Cadena Ser, says that Jesus wants a salary of 4.3 million euros per year after tax. Atletico Madrid are looking for a new striker with the exit of Luis Suarez while Real Madrid are on the hunt for replenishments with the exits of Isco Alcoron and Gareth Bale.

The Daily Mail reports that Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has forged a wonderful working relationship with the 25-year-old during his days as Manchester City’s assistant coach. Arsenal is ready to offer Jesus the lead striker mantle with the exit of Alexandre Lacazette confirmed.

The reports further details that the London club are ready to offer a weekly wage of 190,000 euros in what will be a big step up from what he is currently earning at City. His chances to play in Pep Guardiola’s side will be limited with the arrival of teenage sensation Erling Haaland.

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Arsenal confirm Alexandre Lacazette's departure

Sports Brief earlier reported that Premier League side Arsenal have announced that French striker Alexandre Lacazette will be leaving the Emirates stadium at the end of June when his contract will expire.

Alexandre Lacazette has been playing for the Gunners since 2017 and the striker has won the FA Cup and Community Shield with the North London giants.

In total, Alexandre Lacazette made 206 appearances for Arsenal and was able to score 71 goals, according to the official statement made available by the Gunners on their website.