Former Brazil ahead Rivaldo has supplied Gabriel Jesus some recommendation as he continues to be linked with a transfer away from Manchester City. Arsenal have been strongly linked with the striker in current weeks, with speak escalating due to the announcement of Erling Haaland’s signing on the Etihad.
Jesus has scored 18 targets in 54 appearances for his nation and has impressed in current weeks at City, with 4 targets within the current win over Watford in addition to a aim within the Champions League semi-final towards Real Madrid. Rivaldo has admitted his admiration for the star in a current interview with Betfair, stating that the striker must be beginning at City however that he ought to now be looking for a transfer away.
“I have been saying for a while that Gabriel Jesus has the quality to be a starter at Manchester City and he has ultimately shown it in recent weeks with great performances and many goals, however, the arrival of Haaland will make life difficult for him next season,” he mentioned.
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“So, I believe it might be the right time to leave as his notoriety is on the rise with his good form and many clubs are looking at him.
“The greatest manner to resolve all this is able to be to sit down and speak to Pep Guardiola so as to know if he may have a spot as an everyday starter subsequent season, one thing that’s troublesome, and if the reply is as anticipated, then search an exit to one other huge English membership and even in Spain.
“With his speed and intelligence on the pitch, I think he could fit in very well at some of the best clubs in Spain.”
The participant’s agent has additionally hinted at a transfer, confirming that talks have been held with Arsenal. “We had talks with Arsenal about Gabriel Jesus,” he mentioned. “We like the project – it’s a possibility we’re discussing. There are six more clubs interested in Gabriel. He’s focused on the final games with Man City. We’ll see.”
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