Napoli eye Gabriel Jesus transfer following Lukaku exit
Napoli are targeting Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus in a €20m deal after freeing up space on their wage bill following Romelu Lukaku's move to Fenerbahce.
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Napoli have identified Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus as a top target to bolster their attacking options. The Italian side is reportedly preparing a bid of around €20 million for the 29-year-old Brazilian.
The move comes after a period of intense squad restructuring. The departure of Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahce for €6 million was a critical step in clearing space on the club's wage bill. Manager Massimiliano Allegri is now looking to reshape his tactical setup, and Jesus has emerged as the primary candidate to lead the line.
The agent of the player, Giovanni Branchini, was recently spotted at Napoli's training camp, sparking significant speculation about a potential deal.
Arsenal are open to a sale, as they look to move on the forward before he enters the final year of his contract. The Gunners are keen to trim their wage bill, and Jesus has fallen behind in Mikel Arteta's attacking pecking order. Reports suggest the player is willing to lower his current salary to facilitate the move to Serie A.
If a formal agreement is reached, Jesus is expected to link up with Rasmus Hojlund in Naples. The next steps will involve final negotiations between the two clubs and a scheduled medical examination for the striker.