Gabriel Jesus enters the scene at Barcelona

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the Brazilian will leave and the Catalan club is waiting for his situation.

Mario Roldán Martínez | 28 Aug 2026 | 16.30
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Gabriel Jesus is not considered by Mikel Arteta / Getty Images.
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Gabriel Jesus, a 29-year-old Brazilian forward, is absent from Arsenal's first team training sessions, and his future points towards an exit. The Barcelona transfer market is among the clubs monitoring his situation, while Mikel Arteta has acknowledged that his absence is due to the current squad size.

Gabriel Jesus Loses Place in Mikel Arteta's Arsenal

Gabriel Jesus' situation has changed in recent weeks. The striker was not called up for the Community Shield against Manchester City and was also left out of the squad for the first two Premier League matches of the season.

Arteta explained that the Brazilian is not training with the group due to the number of players available at Arsenal. The coach also hinted at a potential exit when discussing the individual situations being managed by the club.

Furthermore, Gabriel Jesus is entering the final year of his contract with Arsenal, which ends in June 2027. His market value is estimated at around €16.6 million, with recent reports indicating that Arsenal would consider approximately €20 million for his transfer.

The forward played 27 games in the previous season, finishing with 6 goals and 1 assist in the Premier League, as per available records. His participation was hampered by a knee injury that limited his minutes.

Barcelona keeps Gabriel Jesus in its sights / Getty Images

Barcelona Monitors Gabriel Jesus as an Alternative

Barcelona has added Gabriel Jesus to its radar under specific circumstances: if the deal for Julián Álvarez falls through. While he is not currently Barcelona's first choice, his contractual situation could make him a viable market option.

This scenario aligns with the type of operation Barcelona may seek in the final days of the market. Gabriel Jesus is under contract until 2027, but Arsenal is open to considering his departure, and the player needs a destination that offers him playing time.

It is not just Barcelona in the picture. Naples had previously shown interest in the Brazilian and even made an offer during the summer, though those talks did not progress. Atletico Madrid has also considered his signing as an alternative to Nicolas Jackson.

Recent reports indicate that Gabriel Jesus' priority has been to stay in England, with clubs like Everton and Ipswich inquiring about his conditions.

With the English transfer window closing on August 31 and the Spanish one on September 1, time is running out to determine his future. Barcelona sees Gabriel Jesus as a conditional option based on other transfers, while Arsenal must decide whether to accept an offer before the market's closure.

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