Arsenal are eyeing a loan bid for the 43-goal, 20-assist striker

Arsenal have seen an initial bid for Botafogo star Igor Jesus rejected, according to the Brazilian publication RTI Sport.

The Gunners are said to be in the market for a temporary solution to their attack amid an injury crisis, with key striker Bukayo Saka out for several weeks with a hamstring injury sustained against Crystal Palace last week. The situation was further complicated by Raheem Sterling’s knee problem.

They connect with several attackers including Wolves star Matheus CunhaAlexander Isak from Newcastle and Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.

While players such as Isak may not be available before the end of the season, the club has made a move to bring in immediate reinforcements.

Arsenal see their first bid for Igor Jesus rejected

According to the Brazilian publication, Arsenal had a loan bid rejected for the 23-year-old who has scored 8 goals and assisted a further 5 in 31 games this season, continuing his form from Shabab Al-Ahli where he scored 43 goals and assisted 20 in all competitions. competitions. (Portable market)

According to the report, the club do not want to loan him out, but would be open to a permanent sale. He has 100 million euros in his contract, but 20 million euros could be enough to get him this month.

In the meantime, the report from TEAMtalk claim the Gunners are among the clubs showing an interest in signing Brighton’s Evan Ferguson on loan, but any loan deal comes with an option/obligation to sign permanently.

However, he will face stiff competition for Ferguson, with several other Premier League clubs keen to sign him.

While Isak remains a dream targetmoving this month is impossible. But they may need to step up their attack if they are to continue Liverpool’s title run.

The results at the weekend saw Arsenal and Liverpool draw, keeping the current gap between them at 6 points. While Liverpool have a game in hand, there is still a long way to go and the title is still not out of Arteta’s reach.