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Gabriel Jesus 'very close' to Arsenal switch from Manchester City as gap in attack at the Emirates grows following Alexandre Lacazette's departure on a free transfer to former club Lyon

Arsenal are increasing efforts to sign Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus after Alexandre Lacazette chose to return to Lyon.

Jesus, 25, has interest from Tottenham and reportedly 'four other top sides' but is keen to link up with Mikel Arteta despite Arsenal's lack of Champions League football.

He scored for Brazil in a 5-1 win over South Korea yesterday and said: 'I'm looking to see what's best for me and above all, for my career.

Gabriel Jesus joined Manchester City for approximately u00a328 million from Palmeiras in 2017
He won the Premier League for the fourth time in May having scored eight and assisted nine

'From Tuesday, we'll see what is the best.