Barcelona ‘on the verge of signing’ Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal | OneFootball

Barcelona are closing in on Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus as Hansi Flick moves to reinforce his attack at the Spotify Camp Nou. The Brazil international is expected to travel to Spain to finalise the switch.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona and Arsenal have exchanged documents for the deal, indicating the transfer is in its final stages.

Jesus is set to leave the Emirates after four seasons, having joined from Manchester City in 2022. He made 123 appearances in all competitions, scoring 32 goals and supplying 22 assists. He had slipped down the pecking order, with Kai Havertz and new signing Viktor Gyokeres preferred centrally.

Barcelona turned to the 29-year-old after failing to land Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez. Flick has sought a natural centre-forward following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

Jesus is scheduled to land in Barcelona on Monday afternoon for medical tests, with an official unveiling planned for Tuesday if all proceeds smoothly. He is expected to sign a contract running until June 2028, with an option to extend.

Source: Goal.com

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