Both of the North London rivals are keen in signing the Manchester City attacker, who is valued at £45 million, but Bridge believes Arsenal has the upper hand because they can guarantee him a starting spot.
What’s the most recent Jesus news?
The 25-year-old is Mikel Arteta’s main striker target this summer, according to The Athletic, with Jesus open to a move to the Emirates despite Arsenal’s failure to qualify for the Champions League.
Jesus has 95 goals in his five-and-a-half years at City, but his possibilities will be limited next season due to Erling Haaland’s arrival.
As a result, with both Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah out of contract, Arsenal is hoping to make him their number one striker.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are anticipated to compete with their neighbors for Jesus’ signing, according to the Telegraph, who are anxious to bring in someone to compete and offer competition for Harry Kane.
However, with Kane set to start when he returns, Jesus would be in a similar situation to what he is in at the Etihad Stadium, which is why Bridge believes the Gunners have the upper hand.
What did Bridge say about Jesus?
“Edu has told Gabriel Jesus that he will be Arsenal’s number nine,” he told GIVEMESPORT. I suppose City will consider the possibility of Tottenham getting involved in a bidding war, with Tottenham having the carrot of Champions League football over Arsenal, but Arsenal would emphasise that Jesus would be a key player, but you can’t persuade anyone when you have Harry Kane.”
Why do Arsenal want Jesus?
Jesus has a proven record in England’s top division, despite majority of his City games coming from the bench.
He has 58 goals and 32 assists in 158 Premier League appearances, which means he personally contributes to a league goal every 103.3 minutes.
Jesus has also scored goals for City in the Champions League, scoring 20 times in just over 2,203 minutes of European action.
Some may not consider Jesus to be of elite quality, but given that Nketiah was Arsenal’s highest scorer this season with five goals, all of which came from April onwards, he would undoubtedly strengthen Arteta’s roster.
