AC Milan have set their sights on Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus as their top summer transfer target, according to renowned transfer expert Gianluca DiMarzio. The Serie A giants are prioritizing a center-forward addition, and the Brazilian international has emerged as the primary candidate to lead their attack.
Jesus has struggled for playing time at the Emirates Stadium this season, falling behind big-money summer signing Viktor Gyokeres in Mikel Arteta's pecking order. Kai Havertz has also been preferred as backup to the Swedish striker, leaving the 29-year-old mostly watching from the bench when fit. It's been a frustrating spell for a player once considered among the Premier League's most dangerous forwards.
Since arriving from Manchester City in 2022, Jesus has managed just 53 goal contributions in 121 appearances—a modest return for a player of his caliber. This season has been particularly underwhelming, with only five goals and two assists in 25 outings. With his contract winding down to its final year, Arsenal face a pivotal decision: sell now or risk losing him for free later. All signs point toward a summer departure.
Milan are monitoring the situation closely, waiting to see if Arsenal will sanction a move and under what terms. A switch to Serie A could be the fresh start Jesus desperately needs. Injuries have repeatedly derailed his momentum in England, preventing the consistency that once made him a key figure at City. At San Siro, he would find a club still competing for Champions League places and a league that often suits technically gifted forwards looking to reinvent themselves.
If he can stay healthy, there's no doubt Jesus still possesses the sharp movement, relentless pressing, and clever link-up play that made him so highly regarded. A move to Milan could be the perfect stage for a career revival.
For Arsenal, this summer represents more than just a potential exit. It's an opportunity to refresh their attacking options. Gyokeres and Havertz provide solid depth, but adding a younger, high-upside striker would secure the position for years to come. Links to Real Madrid's Endrick make sense given his immense potential, though prising him away from the Spanish capital seems a tall order. His Madrid teammate Gonzalo Garcia, however, could be a far more realistic—and intriguing—alternative.
