Napoli have renewed contact with Arsenal over a possible transfer for Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus, with the Italian club maintaining its interest in the striker. The latest development was reported by Goal, which cited Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel.
Napoli are looking to strengthen their attack after the sale of Romelu Lukaku and want to identify a new top-level forward for Massimiliano Allegri’s team. Gabriel Jesus is among the players the club continues to consider as it assesses its options.
The renewed approach means Napoli have once again opened discussions with Arsenal about the conditions for a potential move. The two clubs are now in contact over what would be a permanent transfer for the 28-year-old Brazil international.
Napoli already know the terms required to complete a full deal for Gabriel Jesus. However, the main issue still to be resolved is the player’s contract.
That leaves the negotiations dependent not only on an agreement between Napoli and Arsenal, but also on the contractual position of Gabriel Jesus himself. The Italian club’s interest remains active, but the transfer cannot be completed until that outstanding matter has been settled.
Napoli must also make room in their squad and raise additional funds through possible departures before they can proceed with their wider plans. Lorenzo Lucca and Noa Lang are the players identified as potential sources of those sales.
The club therefore face two linked tasks: improving an attack that has lost Romelu Lukaku and creating the financial and squad space needed to bring in another leading forward. The possible arrival of Gabriel Jesus is being considered within that broader process.
For now, Napoli have revived their contacts with Arsenal, while the conditions for a permanent transfer are understood to be known. The unresolved contract of Gabriel Jesus remains the central obstacle to any agreement.
The report from Goal, based on information from Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, indicates that Napoli’s interest has not faded despite the need to complete further work on their squad. The club continue to view the Arsenal striker as a potential solution for Allegri’s attack, but negotiations remain ongoing rather than concluded.
Napoli’s next steps will depend on finding a resolution over Gabriel Jesus’ contract, as well as arranging the possible transfers of Lorenzo Lucca and Noa Lang. Until those matters are addressed, the Italian side’s discussions with Arsenal remain part of an unfinished transfer process.