Barcelona Reportedly Agrees Gabriel Jesus Deal for €10M
FC Barcelona has reportedly agreed to sign Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus for €10 million plus add-ons. The reported transfer would be significantly below Arsenal’s €52 million purchase price from Manchester City in 2022.
Barcelona is seeking a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who has left the club. The 29-year-old Gabriel Jesus has reportedly been identified as the solution, although the deal has not yet been formally confirmed.
Arsenal had been seeking approximately £18 million to £20 million, or about €21 million to €23 million. Atlético Madrid was also reportedly prepared to offer between €18 million and €20 million. Arsenal’s willingness to accept a lower fee may reflect Jesus’s contract situation, with his current deal entering its final year in summer 2027.
Gabriel Jesus scored 33 goals in 123 appearances for Arsenal. His time at the club was disrupted by an ACL injury suffered in January 2025. After returning, he faced increased competition from Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyökeres.
Before joining Arsenal, Jesus scored 95 goals in 236 appearances for Manchester City. His combined Premier League record is 128 goals in 359 matches. The transfer could give Barcelona a proven forward while allowing Arsenal to reduce squad costs, but the reported fee also reflects concerns over injuries, form and contract leverage.
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