‘It’s happening’, ‘He’s coming home to Mikel Arteta’s Tricky Reds’ – Arsenal fans convinced Pep Guardiola has dropped Gabriel Jesus transfer hint

Arsenal fans are convinced that Pep Guardiola has all but confirmed Gabriel Jesus will be leaving Manchester City in the summer after the City chief urged fans to give the Brazilian striker a standing ovation during their emphatic 5-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday.

The Gunners are keen to bolster their striker options this summer, with Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah both into the final three months of their respective contracts with the club.

Jesus, who played in City’s 5-1 win against Newcastle on Sunday, is among the shortlisted profiles who could arrive in north London at the end of the current campaign.

There has been increasing speculation over the past week about Jesus’ future at City — with the Brazilian reportedly wanting to leave to get a regular starting berth elsewhere.

Various reports have confirmed that Arsenal are interested in striking a deal for the £60million-rated star.

The Telegraph reported earlier this week that Arsenal have not yet made a ‘formal approach’ for the ex-Palmeiras star even though the Gunners have shown a ‘firm interest’ in prising him away from the Etihad.

Arsenal fans are now convinced that Guardiola has as good as confirmed that City are ready to sell Jesus in the summer after he pleaded with the Etihad crowd to give the striker a standing ovation after he was withdrawn in the second half on Sunday.

Here’s what some of their fans had to say on Twitter…..

“He played fairly well but there was no real reason to give him a standing ovation today, yet the coach asks and insists on one from the crowd. In other words it certainly makes it look like he’s leaving. Probably to Arsenal..”
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“Gabriel Jesus welcome to Arsenal.”
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“It’s done.”
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“He is coming home then.”
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“OMG, he’s coming.”
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“Welcome to Arsenal where you will flourish.”
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“He is leaving obviously.”
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“He’s coming home to Mikel Arteta’s Tricky Reds.”
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“It’s happening.”
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“Well it’s all but assured he will be an Arsenal player next season.”
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