Napoli Proposed Arsenal Striker to Replace Outcasts | OneFootball

Napoli have been offered the chance to sign Gabriel Jesus, should they ever make room up front, where they are currently dealing with the Romelu Lukaku conundrum and pondering whether to keep Lorenzo Lucca.

According to Globo and Corriere dello Sport, the Brazilian striker basically submitted his candidacy, as he’s no longer a regular at Arsenal. His price tag is around €20M. He’s represented by the same agency as Massimiliano Allegri. He recorded 6 goals in 24 appearances last season after recovering from an early serious knee injury.

Napoli could eventually consider signing Gabriel Jesus or another striker after sorting out the future of Lukaku and Lucca. The former was given a few extra days of vacation before reporting to their training camp in Castel di Sangro. Therefore, he has yet to resume practice, unlike all the other players who took part in the World Cup.

Trabzonspor had bid for him before signing Mohamed Salah. It remains to be seen whether they’ll try again. Atlanta United have displayed interest, as have other MLS franchises and Saudi teams. The forward might prefer spending more time in Europe, though.

The Partenopei won’t simply give him away and rescind his contract. They paid €30M to snap him up from Chelsea two years ago. Moreover, the Blues are owed 40 percent of the income from his sale. His price tag is €10/12M at the moment.

Our Take on Napoli, Gabriel Jesus, Lukaku, and Lucca

Both their redundant strikers are particularly tough to move, one because of his wages, the other due to how much they spent on him last year. Chances are they’ll have to keep one, probably the Italian, impeding their ability to add to their frontline.