Report: Club have now put ‘frightening’ Arsenal player on list to replace £30m World Cup winner

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Arsenal fans will be concerned to hear of reports claiming that star striker, Gabriel Jesus, is being watched by Spanish giants, Real Madrid.

Jesus has enjoyed a superb start to life as an Arsenal player. Since moving to the club in the summer, the Brazilian has led the line for Mikel Arteta’s side. That’s coincided with stunning results which have seen Arsenal top the Premier League.

However, according to Defensa Central, Jesus is one of the players on Madrid’s radar right now. It comes as it’s claimed Los Blancos are looking into long-term replacements for star striker, Karim Benzema. The Frenchman, who only cost Madrid a bargain £30m back in 2009, is currently missing the World Cup through injury.

Now 34, there is a growing acknowledgment at the Bernabeu that the club need to look for a replacement. Jesus, it seems, is among the names being considered.

Madrid are also thought to be keen on PSV forward Cody Gakpo, while Tottenham striker Richarlison is also said to be of interest.

Jesus will be hoping to get some game time tonight when Brazil takes on Cameroon. The South American’s are already through, meaning Tite could shuffle his pack.

TBR’s View: No way Arsenal sell Jesus to Real Madrid

Well, that is unless he fancies the move and Madrid cough up more than £100m in the process. Right now, Jesus is too important for the Gunners to even remotely consider a sale.

When you talk about game changing signings, Jesus is one of them. He’s taken Arsenal to a level they previously thought was way off. As it stands, he’s essentially leading them to the Premier League title. Described as ‘frightening‘ by Jack Grealish, the Brazilian is more than proven in England.

Of course, you can never say never in football. But Jesus seems a good fit at Arsenal and despite Madrid’s obvious lure, it would be a huge surprise to see this one even gathers any legs.