Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour has suggested that Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus could leave the North London club at the end of the current season amid reports that the club is preparing for a significant squad reshuffle ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to reports, the Gunners are considering placing up to four first-team players on the transfer list as part of efforts to strengthen the squad and generate funds for potential signings. Among the players reportedly linked with possible exits are Gabriel Martinelli, Ben White, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
The reported sales are believed to be part of the club’s strategy to raise funds for a permanent move for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapié, who has been linked with a switch to the Emirates Stadium.
Parlour, speaking in an interview with Metro, said he believes Jesus may opt to move on from the club in search of more consistent playing time.
“I think Jesus might leave at the end of the season,” Parlour said. “He is at that age where he wants to be playing week in, week out.”
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The former England international noted that competition for places at the club could push the Brazilian striker to consider opportunities elsewhere.
“We could lose him,” he added.
Parlour also reflected on the squad structure during his own playing days at the club, suggesting that having several attacking options was beneficial for competition and squad depth.
“We had four strikers when I played. That is what I don’t understand,” he said. “Regardless of Jesus leaving, bring in another one anyway. That can give the other options a lift because they see the standard being set.”
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to oversee a busy summer transfer window as the club continues efforts to strengthen its squad in pursuit of domestic and European success next season.
Industry observers say the coming months could prove decisive for the club’s attacking line, particularly as Arsenal seek to balance squad depth with financial considerations while targeting new defensive reinforcements.