Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is edging closer to a move away from the club, with Flamengo preparing a formal offer to take the Brazilian on loan. Sporting News understands that Mikel Arteta has given the green light for Jesus to leave this summer, with a loan move currently seen as the most likely option.

Arsenal’s quest to sign Gyökeres has veered on the fringes of farcical in recent weeks. Negotiations with Sporting CP have seemingly been conducted in the public eye, with each twist and turn rapidly leaked to the press in between explosive outbursts from the Portuguese champions’ president, Frederico Varandas.

Cristhian Mosquera trains with his new club Arsenal ahead of their preseason friendly against Newcastle.