Arsenal star reveals new update on future as contract plan made clear | OneFootball

Gunners could yet have a key decision to make in January transfer window

Gabriel Jesus has given another public update on his Arsenal future amid reports concerning a potential return to his native Brazil.

The exact time frame for Jesus’ return to action for Arsenal remains unclear as he continues to try and rebuild his fitness, with manager Mikel Arteta continuing to give positive updates but stopping short of offering a likely date with December or January previously mooted as potential possibilities.

Palmeiras has been frequently cited as an attractive next destination for Jesus, who remains under contract at the Emirates Stadium until the summer of 2027.

And while he evidently holds his boyhood club - where he scored 28 goals in 83 appearances across all competitions before leaving aged 19 - in high regard and definitely plans to return at some point in the future, for now he is fully focused on seeing out his current deal at Arsenal.

“I'm very grateful to Palmeiras, it's the club I support and I've made it clear to some players there that one day I'll come back,” Jesus told Globo Esporte in Brazil.

“But not at the moment, I'm under contract with Arsenal until 2027 and my wish is to stay here. If for any reason, both parties understand that we can't extend beyond that, at least until 2027, I'll be here.”

Earlier this week, the Daily Mail reported that Arsenal could be open to offers for all of Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Ben White in the New Year, with Ethan Nwaneri possibly considered for a loan move but fellow academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly staying put.

They claimed that Arsenal hope that Jesus returns in December to potentially pique interest from suitors in January, otherwise they plan to sell him next summer.