Napoli revives pursuit of Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus ahead of transfer deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Gabriel Jesus is again a target for Napoli as they seek to bolster their squad after selling Romelu Lukaku. Initial negotiations stalled due to Jesus’ reluctance to join the Italian club. However, with a year left on his Arsenal contract, a transfer may still be possible as Napoli plans a late approach, contingent on freeing up space in their squad through additional player sales.
- •Gabriel Jesus faced limited playing time at Arsenal last season.
- •Napoli previously showed interest after Lukaku's departure.
- •Negotiations had stalled, but the situation has changed.
- •Napoli must sell players to accommodate new signings.
- •A transfer before the window closes remains plausible.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Italian club still keen on wantaway Arsenal star
"Days ago, it appeared that Gabriel Jesus’ move to Napoli was certainly off because he did not want to join the Italian club, even though he knows he could struggle for regular playing time at Arsena...
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