Barcelona agree terms with Arsenal for Gabriel Jesus as Napoli miss out
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Barcelona have agreed terms with Arsenal for the transfer of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus, with Napoli set to miss out on the player they were interested in.
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Attributed to original sourceMultiple outlets are reporting that Barcelona have moved quickly to secure a deal with Arsenal for attacker Gabriel Jesus, despite the fact that he had been heavily tipped with a move to join Napoli before the close of the summer transfer window.
Done deal: Napoli lose Jesus to Barcelona According to reports from various outlets, initially from Mundo Deportivo , Barcelona will pay a fee in the region of €10m to sign Jesus from Arsenal. The Brazil international is into the final year of his contract at The Emirates.
GIRONA, SPAIN – AUGUST 01: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal FC looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Girona FC and Arsenal FC at Montilivi Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Jesus is expected to put pen to paper on a two-year contract with an option for an additional 12 months at Camp Nou.
Jesus had also been linked with a move to join Napoli before the close of the summer transfer window.
His agent, who by coincidence also represents Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri, had been spotted at the Partenopei pre-season training camp on several occasions during the summer transfer window.
His agent had insisted that he was only in Italy for meetings with Allegri , and not to discuss Jesus with Napoli, though.
GIRONA, SPAIN – AUGUST 01: Gabriel of Arsenal FC looks on from the bench prior to the pre-season friendly match between Girona FC and Arsenal FC at Montilivi Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Napoli still want another centre-forward before the close of the summer transfer window to lighten the load on Rasmus Hojlund’s shoulders.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio , Chelsea’s Marc Guiu and Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade are among the list of Napoli’s potential alternatives.
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What happened
Napoli have been pursuing Gabriel Jesus as a potential attacking reinforcement, but Barcelona have moved ahead in the race by agreeing terms with Arsenal. The Brazilian forward, who has struggled for consistent game time at the Emirates, now looks set for a move to La Liga. Napoli will need to explore alternative options to strengthen their forward line ahead of the new season.
Chance analysis
Gabriel Jesus's likely departure from Arsenal to Barcelona represents a significant shift in the summer transfer market, with the Brazilian opting for a move to Camp Nou despite Napoli's strong interest. For Arsenal, this continues a clear squad reshaping under their current project, freeing up both wages and a forward slot. Barcelona securing Jesus adds competition to their attacking rotation, while Napoli lose a primary target and must pivot to alternatives in a market where quality strikers are scarce.
Arsenal lose a squad forward to Barcelona, Napoli lose a priority target, and Barcelona gain experienced attacking cover.