Reports have emerged that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made a surprising decision regarding the future of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus, whilst 18-year-old prodigy Myles Lewis-Skelly has been advised to seek opportunities with a Premier League rival.
This past summer, the North London outfit made significant waves in the transfer market, splashing out approximately £250 million on high-profile signings such as Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, and Martin Zubimendi. This bolstering of the squad has seemingly completed their roster, leaving little need for further acquisitions in the January window. However, exits might be on the cards to ensure financial equilibrium.
Gabriel Jesus, currently on the road to recovery from an ACL injury sustained earlier this year, has seen his position under threat due to Gyokeres’ arrival. Speculations are rife about his winter departure to secure regular first-team football as the World Cup looms. Nonetheless, Caught Offside reports that Arteta has taken decisive action by blocking any potential January move for the former Manchester City star. The Spaniard views Jesus as integral to his plans once the striker regains full fitness, despite the increased competition up front.
Meanwhile, English prospect Myles Lewis-Skelly faces uncertainty over his future at Arsenal. With Arteta showing a preference for Riccardo Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly has been linked with a possible summer exit should a suitable offer arrive. Former footballers Darren Bent and Jamie O’Hara have weighed in on the situation, with Bent touting Everton as a suitable destination, while O’Hara advised the youngster to push for a loan move in January to a fellow Premier League club to increase his chances of making the World Cup squad.
As it stands, Lewis-Skelly faces the challenge of proving himself at Arsenal, with the expectation that he will eventually break into the first team and realise his potential as a future England international under the keen watch of managers like Thomas Tuchel.
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