Arsenal are confident of completing the sales of Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira before the summer transfer window closes. Barcelona have made a late move for Jesus and talks have progressed quickly between the two clubs.
A full final agreement has not yet been reached but Jesus is expected to travel for a medical ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. Jesus has been training away from Arsenal’s first-team squad, with Arsenal keen to sell the Brazilian who has entered the final year of his contract.
Napoli interest and fee reduction
Napoli were interested in the 29-year-old earlier this summer. However, his wages and Arsenal’s valuation of around £20million proved significant obstacles. Arsenal have dropped that asking price in order to complete a sale this summer and Jesus is very keen on the move to Barcelona.
The Spanish side have been looking to strengthen further in attack this summer, prioritising Julian Alvarez as their dream signing. However, Atletico Madrid have made it clear they will not sell to Barcelona, despite the player’s desperation to join the club.
Alvarez interest and Vieira exit
Arsenal remain interested in signing Alvarez but time is running out. The Gunners would be prepared to make a serious move for the striker, though they have not received the green light from the player’s representatives.
Vieira, meanwhile, is on the verge of completing a return to Hamburg. The 26-year-old spent last season on loan at the club and has wanted to rejoin the German club. Hamburg opted against activating their option to make that move permanent for £17m and have instead been negotiating a lower fee.
Accelerating outgoings
That approach is set to pay off, with Vieira expected to sign permanently for Hamburg for a fee of less than £10m. Arsenal have moved to accelerate outgoings in the final week of the window. As well as the imminent exits of Jesus and Vieira, Reiss Nelson’s contract was terminated by mutual agreement in order to save on his salary.
