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Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus could be on the move this summer, with Everton and Ipswich Town both expressing interest in signing the 29-year-old Brazilian forward. The asking price? Somewhere between £18 million and £20 million, which is less than half the £45 million Arsenal paid Manchester City for him back in July 2022.
The state of play
Jesus is entering the final year of his contract at Arsenal, with his current deal set to expire on June 30, 2027. That timeline gives Arsenal a familiar dilemma: sell now for a decent fee, or risk losing him for nothing in 12 months.
Both Everton and Ipswich have reportedly made contact with Arsenal about a potential deal during the 2026 summer transfer window. Napoli had also been linked with a move, but those negotiations appear to have stalled due to a gap in wage expectations and the player’s own reluctance to leave English football. Jesus has made it clear that staying in the Premier League is his preference, largely because it gives him the best chance of guaranteed regular playing time.
From £45 million to £20 million
When Arsenal signed Jesus from Manchester City in the summer of 2022, the fee was reported at £45 million. He arrived on a five-year contract with significant expectations, having been part of Pep Guardiola’s title-winning squads at the Etihad.
Despite injuries limiting his impact over subsequent seasons, Jesus has previously indicated a desire to extend his contract and stay at Arsenal. As of now, though, there have been no confirmed discussions about a new deal. The absence of extension talks, combined with the club setting an asking price, suggests Arsenal are at least open to cashing in rather than letting the contract run down.
What Everton and Ipswich would be getting
The question for both clubs will be wages. Jesus was on a substantial salary at Arsenal, and while the transfer fee might be manageable, matching or even approaching his current earnings could stretch budgets. That same issue is partly what derailed the Napoli talks.
Jesus wants to play regularly. Whichever club signs him would need to offer a clear pathway to consistent minutes. At this stage of his career, another spell as a rotation option would defeat the purpose of moving.
Arsenal’s calculation
Jesus’ strong preference for staying in England narrows the pool of potential buyers but also simplifies Arsenal’s decision-making. If a domestic club meets the asking price and agrees personal terms with the player, there’s little incentive for Arsenal to block the move.
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