Arsenal have made a move to attract Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City (Action Images via Reuters)
Gabriel Jesus insists he will not be distracted by speculation about his future after Arsenal take the approach to signing the Manchester City striker.
The 25-year-old is fighting for playing time this season, starting only 17 times in the Premier League and only once in the Champions League so far.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are looking for a new leading striker after failing to replace Pierre-Emerick Obameyang in the January transfer window and have already made a move for Jesus.
Reports say that Arsenal have held talks with representatives of the Brazilian national team and the striker is ready to join the team of Mikel Arteta this summer.
But after scoring four of City’s 5-1 goals over Watford on Saturday, Jesus is adamant that his only focus is to finish the campaign at a high level.
“It’s not time to think about it,” Jesus said.
Gabriel Jesus scored four goals in Manchester City’s 5-1 victory over Watford (Getty)
“You expect me to say that, and it’s true. This is not the time to think about it, now is the best time of the season.
“I want to enjoy, to focus on my teammates to fight for the Premier League. I have won with my teammates three times already, so I know how it feels and I want it again.
“We have a difficult match on Tuesday against Real Madrid, a difficult opponent. This is my focus.
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Speaking after City’s victory over Watford, Guardiola admitted he was unsure of Jesus’ future after Arsenal’s approach.
“I want to tell you something, Gabriel is our player. I don’t know what will happen, but he is a Manchester City player, “said Guardiola.
“But Gabriel doesn’t have to make a show like today to score four goals to know exactly what he can do. Against Liverpool in the FA Cup, he had two clear chances between men and missed them, but he is always there, and Gabriel has this amazing ability because he always thinks what is best for the team.
“A thousand million moves, he doesn’t get the ball and he still makes a thousand million moves for others.
“And personally, when he has nights like this, I’m the happiest person in the world because he’s always there.
“If he doesn’t play, he will train the next day, as if this is his last day, so he will have a long career, he will have a successful career because of the incredible positivity in his mind and thoughts about the team.”
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