Arsenal have reportedly finalised the signing of Gabriel Jesus after agreeing personal terms with the Manchester City striker.
The Gunners had already agreed a £45million fee with City and the deal is now 100 per cent done according to Fabrizio Romano.
Arsenal have beaten plenty of competition to land the striker, with the player being linked to the likes of Chelsea, Tottenham and PSG. Despite concerns over how the lack of Champions League football may impact the club’s pulling power, it appears to have had no impact in this race.
Earlier this month forward Eddie Nketiah signed a new five-year contract with the club.
Jesus has long been identified as a key target for Arteta, who will hope that the Brazil international will provide his team with an extra edge in attack. Arsenal have already signed midfielder Fabio Vieira from Porto, while young winger Marquinhos joined from Sao Paulo.
Goalkeeper Matt Turner is poised to sign from New England Revolution and Arsenal are also looking to finalise a deal for Leeds winger Raphinha. Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez is another player who Arteta is interested in signing.
Since joining City from Palmeiras in 2017 Jesus has scored 95 goals in 236 appearances. He has won the Premier League four times and the Carabao Cup three times, while he has won the FA Cup once.
Arsenal are eager to improve upon the tally of 61 goals they scored in the Premier League last season and feel that Jesus can help them to achieve that objective.
The 25-year-old is used to playing in the Champions League for City but will prefer being a key player and a regular starter for Arsenal.