Chelsea to rival Manchester United in race to sign Inter Milan star
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Arsenal have reportedly completed the signing of Manchester City striker, Gabriel Jesus, after agreeing to a £45 million deal.
The Gunners had prioritised the signing of the Brazilian forward to solve their striking challenges.
The north Londoners have been in the market for a new prolific striker after losing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back in January and Alexander Lacazette at the end of last season.
Chelsea to rival Manchester United in race to sign Inter Milan star
FootballAccording to The Sun, Arsenal have now sealed the signing of Jesus, with the City ace reportedly penning a five-year deal.
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It is understood that the 25-year-old has already agreed personal terms with the Mikel Arteta-tutored side and an official announcement is imminent.
The same has been confirmed by transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, who revealed on Sunday, June 26, that the transfer is "100% done."
"Personal terms fully agreed with his agent Marcelo Pettinati and his two partners. Gabriel signs until 2027, it’s 100% done. ⚪️ #AFC," he tweeted.
"Arsenal already agreed £45m fee with Man City as revealed on Friday. Edu & Arteta, key for the deal," he added.
Jesus now becomes Arsenal's third signing of the summer having already acquired the services of Fabio Viera from FC Porto and goalkeeper Matt Turner.
Arsenal finally close to completing signing of Man City striker
FootballEarlier, Sports Brief reported Arsenal have submitted an offer to sign Alvaro Morata as Mikel Arteta steps ups efforts to sign a striker.
Morata has been a Chelsea player before but did not perform as expected despite his huge transfer fee.
Arsenal are however more interested in landing Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City and will look keenly at other options should the move fail.