Saudi Arabian clubs interested in Arsenal pair but no talks yet | OneFootball

Saudi Arabian clubs are interested in Gabriel Jesus, but neither he nor Thomas Partey are currently in negotiations to move to the country.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal applauds the fans as he leaves the field following his substitution during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on December 23, 2023. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Fabrizio Romano reports that Gabriel Jesus is not talking to any Saudi Arabian clubs as it stands, with no proper negotiations ongoing.

Romano claims that interest is all there is at the moment, with nothing more serious than that to report.

The same journalist claims the same is true for Thomas Partey, who was a target for Saudi clubs in 2023, but isn’t currently in contact with any of them.

LONDON, ENGLAND: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Gabriel Jesus after scoring his team’s third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on January 20, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Recent reports have suggested that Jesus’ future at Arsenal isn’t guarateed, and the club would be willing to listen to an offer for him in the summer transfer window.

But there haven’t been any substantial reports linking with Jesus with a particular club, other than some fairly shaky rumours suggesting Palmeiras want to sign him back.

Brazilian presenter Benjamin Back recently claimed Palmeiras wanted Jesus on loan, as they’re unable to afford a transfer fee and salary.

Back added that Palmeiras president Leila Pereira is reportedly behind the push to sign Jesus, as she’s hoping to have him in the squad for the Club World Cup in 2025.

Yet whilst you could understand why Jesus might want to return to his old club and help them to win their first Club World Cup trophy, there’s really no reason why Arsenal would agree to a loan move.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal FC at Villa Park on December 09, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Neither Jesus nor Partey have proven particularly reliable on the fitness front this season, with the former playing just under 1,900 minutes and the latter playing just over 800.

That puts them 12th and 18th respectively in Arsenal’s list of players by minutes played in 2023/24.

The pair are seemingly expendable if Arsenal can find buyers, but they’ll want to bring in decent fees.