{"id":1108,"date":"2026-04-01T00:51:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T00:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=1108"},"modified":"2026-04-01T00:51:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T00:51:50","slug":"my-wife-can-back-that-up-arsenal-star-flirts-with-transfer-trying-to-keep-everyone-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=1108","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;My wife can back that up&#8221; &#8211; Arsenal star flirts with transfer, trying to keep everyone happy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_568975\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-568975\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sportwitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gabrieljesus1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gabriel Jesus\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-568975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.sportwitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gabrieljesus1-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.sportwitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gabrieljesus1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.sportwitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gabrieljesus1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.sportwitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gabrieljesus1-1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/cdn.sportwitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gabrieljesus1-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.sportwitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/gabrieljesus1-1-681x454.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-568975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arsenal\u2019s Gabriel JESUS #9 fights for the ball with Manchester United\u2019s Leny Yoro #15 during a friendly football match at Sofi Stadium, , July 27, 2024 in Inglewood, California.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is once again sending mixed signals about his future, as speculation around a summer exit continues to build.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent weeks, the 28-year-old has been linked with moves to Italy and a possible long-term return to Brazil. <strong>AC Milan<\/strong> have been mentioned as a serious contender, while <strong>Palm trees<\/strong> remain emotionally tied to the player.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the same time, reports suggest his preference is to <strong>stay in England<\/strong> if he leaves Arsenal. And ideally, he would even renew his current deal. Now, his latest comments only add to the confusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This season has followed a familiar pattern. Gabriel Jesus has played 21 matches in all competitions, starting seven. He has scored five goals and added one assist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injuries have again disrupted his rhythm. However, when available, he has still been useful for Mikel Arteta, especially in pressing and link-up play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So yes, Arsenal have a player who contributes. But also one whose future feels increasingly unclear.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Gabriel Jesus sends emotional message<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking during the international break, as relayed by <a href=\"https:\/\/ge.globo.com\/futebol\/times\/palmeiras\/noticia\/2026\/03\/31\/gabriel-jesus-se-declara-ao-palmeiras-e-revela-desejo-de-voltar-penso-todos-os-dias.ghtml?utm_source=Twitter&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_content=Esporte&amp;utm_campaign=globoEsporte\"><strong>Globo Esporte<\/strong><\/a>Gabriel Jesus made it clear that Palmeiras remains close to his heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI manage to follow them a lot. That bond between me and Palmeiras was never broken. Whenever I\u2019m in Brazil, I go there, especially when I\u2019ve had injuries and treated them there.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then came the line that will raise eyebrows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cObviously I have the dream of returning one day to play, not to end my career. I think about going back every day \u2013 my wife can back that up.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is not exactly a subtle message.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gabriel Jesus also reflected on his history with the club. He recalled Palmeiras\u2019 struggles early in his career and how things quickly changed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI came up in 2014 with Palmeiras fighting not to go down. Then we won the Brazilian Cup and the league after 22 years. What they\u2019ve built since then is history.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Trying to keep every door open<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gabriel Jesus has now publicly stated he thinks about returning to Palmeiras every day. At the same time, other reports say he wants to stay in the Premier League. And ideally, renew with Arsenal. It is, to put it politely, a flexible approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Arsenal, this creates a slightly awkward situation. The player is contributing when fit, but continues to speak openly about other possibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gabriel Jesus is not forcing a move. However, he is clearly not closing any doors either.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arsenal still need to decide whether to offer a renewal. Meanwhile, interest from abroad remains, especially from Italy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And in the background, Palmeiras continue to wait.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right now, Gabriel Jesus seems happy to keep everyone interested. Whether that balance holds into the summer window is another question entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 Luiz Henrique | Arsenal opportunity to sign Brazil winger for \u20ac40m<\/p>\n<p>\u2b50\ufe0f Star named Gunners as dream club<br \/>\u27a1\ufe0f Currently seen as Brazil\u2019s 12th man<a href=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sport_Witness\/status\/2037611845989593349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n    <\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arsenal\u2019s Gabriel JESUS #9 fights for the ball with Manchester United\u2019s Leny Yoro #15 during a friendly football match at Sofi Stadium, , July 27, 2024 in Inglewood, California. 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