{"id":2511,"date":"2026-04-05T14:06:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T14:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=2511"},"modified":"2026-04-05T14:06:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T14:06:11","slug":"arsenal-news-129m-striker-told-to-snub-transfer-as-training-ground-frustration-emerges-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=2511","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal news: \u00a3129m striker told to snub transfer as training ground frustration emerges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_68255d\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">An Arsenal star has shared what he told his team-mate behind the scenes to &#8220;p*** him off&#8221;<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">04:00, 05 Apr 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 08:07, 05 Apr 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36917254\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal speaks with teammate Eberechi Eze \" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36917254.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/2_GettyImages-2267860554.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36917254.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/2_GettyImages-2267860554.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36917254.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/2_GettyImages-2267860554.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36917254.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/2_GettyImages-2267860554.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Gabriel Jesus has risked annoying Eberechi Eze\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Gabriel Jesus has risked annoying Eberechi Eze<cite aria-label=\"Image: David Price\/Arsenal FC via Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: David Price\/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal\u2019s long run of games in cup competitions continues this coming week in the aftermath of their FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Southampton. Saturday\u2019s trip to St Mary\u2019s ended in heartbreak as Arsenal suffered a shock 2-1 loss, courtesy of an 85th minute Shea Charles winner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Gunners will now shift their focus to the Champions League. Mikel Arteta will still be quietly confident about his side\u2019s chances of dispatching Sporting CP in the quarter-finals of the competition, having earned a relatively favourable draw. But they will still need to be in top form during Tuesday\u2019s away trip to Lisbon to avoid another cup exit, having lost the Carabao Cup final in their last game before the recent international break.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal\u2019s 2-0 win over Everton in March was their only Premier League game across the past six fixtures, with the Gunners earning an extended break from the pressures of trying to lift a first league title since 2004. The north Londoners currently top the table by nine points, albeit with a game in hand over Manchester City and a tantalising fixture at the Etihad Stadium still left to play.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE!<\/strong><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mirrorfootballarsenal#\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> <\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><u>Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Now, <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Mirror Football <\/strong>takes a look at two of the latest stories involving the league leaders.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_7c3138\">Jesus &#8216;p***es off&#8217; Eze<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has admitted that he may have &#8220;p***ed off&#8221; Eberechi Eze with his constant tactical advice. Eze has had a mixed season since completing a dream transfer to his boyhood club last summer, enjoying incredible highs such as his five goals against Tottenham and stunning goals against Bayer Leverkusen, Crystal Palace and Mansfield Town.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_de167e\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Arsenal news: Thierry Henry singles out Gunners star as &#8216;worry&#8217; comes to light<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_de167e\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Mikel Arteta&#8217;s blunt verdict after Arsenal star Ben White suffers England boos<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But the former Palace playmaker has also been very inconsistent, going large parts of the season without registering a goal involvement and drifting in and out of games. Eze\u2019s experienced team-mate, Jesus, has recently sought to help the England midfielder by repeatedly urging him to get on the ball more often in games and in training, so he can have a greater impact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Jesus joked that Eze is probably upset with him because of that. The Brazilian said on <a aria-label=\"Rio Ferdinand\u2019s YouTube channelLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LePYYmpgFEg\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Rio Ferdinand\u2019s YouTube channel<\/a>: &#8220;Ebs is the one that, I think, last two-three weeks, he is a little bit p***ed off with me maybe, in a good way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Because I tell him all the time, \u2018Look, you have to have the ball at your feet at least 20 times per game. Tell people, scream. If they don\u2019t pass to you, tell him to pass.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;And not to drop in there (number six role). This is a holding midfielder\u2019s role, to build and give the ball to the attacking players. I keep saying to him every day now. Before the game, I say, \u2018I\u2019m counting now.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Because he is that good, you know? When you see someone who is so good, and you see him not having an impact or doing well, you want to help.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs  __className_7c3138\">Julian Alvarez verdict given<\/h3>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36867329\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36867329\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Atletico de Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36867329.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/2_GettyImages-2265842149.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36867329.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/2_GettyImages-2265842149.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36867329.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/2_GettyImages-2265842149.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36867329.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/2_GettyImages-2265842149.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Arsenal and Chelsea both want to sign Julian Alvarez\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Arsenal and Chelsea both want to sign Julian Alvarez<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Pundit Ally McCoist believes Chelsea is a better destination for Julian Alvarez than Arsenal this summer. The Gunners have been linked with the Atletico Madrid striker in recent months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Argentine has managed 17 goals and nine assists in all competitions this season, impressing some of Europe\u2019s top clubs in the process. The Gunners are understood to be interested in acquiring Alvarez\u2019s services, though they are unlikely to want to pay the \u00a3129million price-tag Atletico have slapped on the 26-year-old, having spent \u00a364m on Viktor Gyokeres last summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">McCoist thinks the competition from Gyokeres and Kai Havertz could mean fewer minutes for Alvarez at the Emirates Stadium than if he joined rivals Chelsea, who are also targeting the former Manchester City man.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He told talkSPORT Bet Casino: &#8220;Oh, without a doubt. I think he\u2019s got a better chance of playing more regularly at Chelsea, to tell you the truth, than he would at Arsenal. The squad at Arsenal is phenomenal. They\u2019re playing Kai Havertz, sometimes as a false nine, Gabriel Jesus is through the middle and Leandro Trossard has played there.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Alvarez is a real talent. As I say, it would surprise me to see him coming back. But in terms of where he went, I think he\u2019d probably get more game time. And you know something? Chelsea might appeal to him because they are a young side with a lot of potential.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;If he came to Arsenal, they still haven\u2019t got over the line at this moment in time. 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