Gabriel Jesus Emerges as Everton and Ipswich Town Transfer Target
Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Premier League clubs Everton and Ipswich Town, with both sides prepared to offer him an opportunity to revive his career away from the Emirates Stadium.
Jesus has struggled for regular football under Mikel Arteta, with injuries and fierce competition for places limiting his involvement. The Brazil international made just 14 Premier League appearances last season and has fallen further down the pecking order heading into the new campaign.
His situation became clear again in Arsenal’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City, when Jesus was left out of the starting lineup as Arteta opted to build his attack around Kai Havertz and new signing Viktor Gyokeres.
With the transfer window approaching its final stages, Jesus has increasingly been linked with a move away from north London in search of consistent first-team football. Napoli had emerged as one of the leading candidates for his signature earlier this month.
However, according to Diario AS, Jesus has reportedly rejected the Italian club’s approach because he remains determined to continue his career in England. That decision has opened the door for Everton and Ipswich Town to make their move.
Ipswich are believed to be particularly interested in the possibility of making Jesus a key figure in their attack. The newly ambitious side could offer the Brazilian a more prominent role and regular minutes, potentially providing the platform he needs to rediscover his best form.
Everton, meanwhile, are also considering a move as manager David Moyes looks to reshape his attacking options. Moyes is reportedly prepared to move on from Thierno Barry and Beto, with the Scottish coach unconvinced that either forward possesses the level required to lead Everton’s attack in the Premier League.
Beto has scored 20 goals in 97 appearances for Everton since joining the club from Udinese in 2023. Barry, meanwhile, found the net eight times in 41 appearances during his first season on Merseyside.
Jesus would therefore offer Everton a more experienced alternative, having won multiple major trophies during his career and accumulated extensive Premier League experience with both Manchester City and Arsenal.
For Arsenal, moving Jesus on would also help resolve a difficult squad situation. The 28-year-old remains an experienced and technically gifted forward, but his position has become increasingly uncertain as Arteta builds an attack around other options.
Whether Everton or Ipswich can convince Arsenal to sanction a late transfer remains to be seen. One thing is clear, however: with regular first-team football increasingly difficult to secure in north London, Jesus appears ready to consider a new challenge in England.
