Gabriel Jesus's agent denies Napoli transfer talks, says visit was to see Allegri
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Gabriel Jesus's agent has denied holding transfer discussions with Napoli, clarifying that his visit to Italy was solely to see coach Massimiliano Allegri.
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Attributed to original sourceGiovanni Branchini, who represents Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus, was spotted at Napoli’s training camp on Friday evening amid reports linking the Partenopei with a summer move for the Brazil international, but the agent insists that he was only in Italy to visit one of his other clients, who happens to be Massimiliano Allegri.
Branchini insists he is only in Italy to talk to Allegri, not to discuss Gabriel Jesus Friday’s reports in Italy claim that Jesus is a strong option for Napoli should both Romelu Lukaku and Lorenzo Lucca leave the club before the end of the summer transfer window.
GIRONA, SPAIN – AUGUST 01: Gabriel Jesus 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) That would leave Rasmus Hojlund as the only senior centre-forward at the Stadio Maradona, and Jesus, now into the final year of his contract with Arsenal, has been tipped as an ideal candidate.
The focus on Napoli and Jesus was intensified on Friday evening when the player’s agent, Branchini, was spotted in the stands at Napoli’s pre-season training camp in Castel di Sangro.
Branchini, by coincidence, also represents Napoli head coach Allegri, and has recently insisted that he was only in Castel di Sangro to talk and catch up with the Azzurri boss.
“Allegri and I have been in touch, I came here today to come and visit him,” Branchini told Videoinformazioni.com .
NAPLES, ITALY – JULY 14: Andrea Chiavelli SSC Napoli AD, Giovanni Manna SSC Napoli sports director, Edoardo De Laurentiis SSC Napoli vice president, Massimiliano Allegri new SSC Napoli head coach and Aurelio De Laurentiis SSC Napoli President Massimiliano Allegri is presented as the new SSC Napoli head coach at Teatro di San Carlo on July 14, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Branchini continued: “He’s working hard and he’s happy with everything. He’s always had a good opinion of this team and is satisfied with the work that is being done.”
Then, when asked about Gabriel Jesus specifically, Branchini said: “I haven’t spoken to Allegri about him.”
Videoinformazioni notes that Branchini attempted to steer away from the line of questioning regarding Jesus.
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) When asked if Lukaku and Lucca would need to be sold in order for Jesus to become a real possibility for Napoli, Branchini replied: “In my line of work, the ‘ifs’ count for very little, not as much as they matter for you journalists. From my point of view, it’s better to not talk about speculation.”
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What happened
Reports had suggested that the agent of Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus was in Italy to discuss a potential move to Napoli. However, the representative has publicly denied any transfer talks, stating the purpose of his visit was personal — to meet with Allegri. The denial comes amid ongoing speculation about Jesus's future at Arsenal, where he has struggled for consistent playing time. Napoli, meanwhile, are reportedly evaluating attacking options for the upcoming window, though this particular link now appears to be dismissed by the player's camp.
Chance analysis
This is a denial rather than a confirmed transfer, so its analytical weight is limited. However, it signals that Jesus's future at Arsenal remains a live topic, and that his agent is actively networking across Serie A circles. For prediction systems, Jesus remains an Arsenal player with uncertain squad role, and Napoli's striker search continues independently of this dismissed link.
No immediate change — transfer speculation to Napoli is dismissed, but Jesus's Arsenal status remains uncertain.
Treat Gabriel Jesus as still an Arsenal player; do not factor in a Napoli move based on this article alone.