BREAKING NEWS: “I hate to say it, but Arteta should sell him before he causes more frustration for Arsenal fans. Arteta is my close friend, and I want to protect his happiness,” Pep Guardiola cautioned Mikel Arteta, urging him to sell the £50m underperforming player by January or risk missing out on the Top 4 this season.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta appears to be losing confidence in forward Gabriel Jesus, as rumors suggest he is eyeing one of Europe’s top young strikers. Jesus has struggled this season, failing to score in eight appearances, highlighting his ongoing difficulties since joining Arsenal.

When he transferred from Manchester City for £45 million in the summer of 2022, Arsenal fans had high expectations, viewing him as a vital addition to the squad. However, Jesus has only netted 19 goals in 77 appearances, a tally considered underwhelming for a player of his caliber.

Injuries have significantly hampered Jesus’ time at Arsenal. He missed two weeks this season due to a hamstring injury, contributing to growing concerns about his long-term future at the club. Last summer, Arsenal was linked with several prominent strikers, including Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyökeres, and Benjamin Šeško, but the club ultimately prioritized other signings, like Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino, rather than securing a major forward.

Although Arsenal’s interest in Šeško seemed to diminish in June after he extended his contract with Red Bull Leipzig until 2029, the Slovenian striker’s recent form has reignited the club’s interest.

Šeško had a disappointing Euro 2024, failing to score in any of Slovenia’s four matches, but he has started the current season in impressive fashion, netting six goals, including two in a Champions League game against Juventus. His resurgence has reportedly caught Arteta’s attention, leading to speculation that Arsenal is considering a move for him in 2025.

According to recent reports from TEAMtalk, Arsenal has already begun preliminary talks with Red Bull Leipzig about Šeško’s potential transfer. Despite his new contract, it is said to contain a £55 million release clause, and Arsenal has been informed that they will have priority in negotiations once that fee is met.

Šeško, seen as a future star for both club and country, aligns with Arteta’s strategy of focusing on younger talent. As Arteta evaluates his options, the pressure is mounting on Jesus to rediscover his scoring touch. If he cannot regain his form, he may face the prospect of being replaced by a promising striker like Šeško, who could become Arsenal’s next key forward.