Gabriel Jesus prefers a move to the Emirate because he and Mikel Arteta worked together while they were at the Etihad
By Kehinde Okeowo
Brazilian striker, Gabriel Jesus, has finally disclosed his preferred destination between two North London rivals, Arsenal and Tottenham.
The two Premier League clubs have been trying to outdo each other in a bid to secure the Manchester City forward’s signature, but the 25-year-old seems to be more disposed to a move to the Emirate Stadium rather than the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Arsenal gaffer, Mikel Arteta has made the Brazil international one of his top targets for the summer and has held extensive talks with his agent and City about a possible deal.
Another PL club, Chelsea, have also shown interest in the Brazilian international, meaning it may likely end up as a straight fight between 3 London giants.
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Even though Arsenal seem the club associated with the move for Gabriel Jesus, there were reports in England last week that Tottenham are working in the background to beat Arsenal to his signature.
However, according to Daily Star, the striker has picked Arsenal over their north London rivals, Spurs, because he believes he is guaranteed to play regular football with the Gunners rather than the Lilywhites.
Jesus has just one year left on his City contract, but he is keen to leave in order to get regular football ahead of Brazil’s World Cup campaign later this year.
Arsenal is also believed to hold the advantage because Gabriel Jesus and Mikel Arteta worked together while the Arsenal boss was the assistant coach at the Etihad.
