Napoli have opened club-level negotiations with Arsenal over a potential deal for Gabriel Jesus, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano, but the move cannot progress until the Italian club makes further departures and agrees personal terms with the player.
Romano says Napoli now understand the conditions required to sign the Brazil forward and have begun discussions with Arsenal. However, the proposed transfer remains dependent on two outstanding issues: Napoli’s ability to reduce their squad and an agreement being reached with Gabriel Jesus over his personal terms.
The club still need to complete more player departures after Lukaku. Until those exits are finalised, Napoli’s position in the talks will remain linked to the space available in their squad.
Negotiations are continuing between the clubs, with Napoli working to establish whether the deal can be completed. The discussions are currently at club level, while the terms of a possible agreement with Gabriel Jesus have yet to be settled.
The situation means there is no completed transfer at this stage. Napoli have identified the conditions involved and taken the first step by opening talks with Arsenal, but the deal remains conditional on progress away from the negotiating table.
In particular, Napoli must continue their work on player departures before they can fully advance their plans. The club’s need to move players on, together with the requirement to reach an agreement on personal terms, are the central factors in determining whether Gabriel Jesus can move to Italy.
Romano’s update indicates that negotiations are active rather than concluded. Napoli are seeking to progress the move, while Arsenal remain involved in discussions over the forward’s potential transfer.
Gabriel Jesus is currently an Arsenal player, and any move to Napoli would therefore require an agreement between the two clubs as well as a separate agreement with the player. Those discussions are now under way, although Napoli must first continue clearing space in their squad.
The report also refers to developments involving Lukaku, stating that Napoli still need to complete additional departures after him. No further details of those departures were provided, but their completion is presented as an important condition for the Gabriel Jesus negotiations.
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