Gabriel Jesus is also a target for Chelsea and Real Madrid. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
According to Spanish outlet SERDeportivos (h/t Football.London), Chelsea target Gabriel Jesus is favouring a move to the Spanish capital in order to join UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid this summer.
The Brazilian moved to Manchester City from Palmeiras in January 2017 and has progressed tremendously since then. However, despite his considerable development, the 25-year-old has frequently been a frustrating figure for the Premier League winners owing to his inconsistency, which has forced Pep Guardiola to use him sparingly..
The 25-year-old is coming off a decent season in which he scored 13 goals and added 12 assists in 41 games across all competitions. However, Jesus’ future at Manchester City is unknown, given his contract expires next year. Real Madrid is one of the potential suitors for the athlete, who is eager to start on a new journey.
He wants to join Los Blancos as he is delighted by the sporting project on offer at the Santiago Bernabeu. This would be a huge blow for Chelsea who have been linked with a move for the striker.
After Erling Haaland joined Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund, Jesus has been linked with a transfer to the Emirates. Arsenal have been in communication with Pep Guardiola’s side about a potential move for the Brazilian striker.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are believed to be interested in the striker due to the uncertainty surrounding their own strikers’ futures. Romelu Lukaku has allegedly decided to re-sign with Inter Milan in exchange for a significant pay reduction, and coach Thomas Tuchel is unhappy with Timo Werner’s performances.
Chelsea might offload both strikers ahead of the new season, highlighting the need for a new centre striker to supplement the creative lineup that includes Kai Havertz and Mason Mount, among others.
The Man City ace possesses elite potential, but lack of game time have hampered his development with the Spanish giants thus far. If Tuchel can help Jesus to adapt, he might be a big hit for Chelsea next season.
Jesus’ signing would not be a luxury, but rather a necessity. The Brazilian star has exceptional speed and dribbling abilities, which might come in against Premier League’s best defenders. He has a long career ahead of him, and at the age of 25, he may still improve.
We may have a chance to persuade him to join us this summer, given his stance on a new City contract. However, at the end of the day, the player’s desires would matter a lot regarding his next move and at the moment he seems to be Madrid bound.
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