Arsenal legend Charlie Nicholas believes Gabriel Jesus will score at least 20 goals in the Premier League next season as he nears a move to the Emirates Stadium.
Jesus is Mikel Arteta's No.1 priority in the centre-forward role this summer, with the Gunners boss eager to lure the Brazilian from Manchester City.
The City striker is reportedly edging closer to a move to the north London side with a medical all that's required to wrap up the transfer. Jesus will reportedly wear the No. 9 shirt and can expect to become a main player in Mikel Arteta's frontline.
Charlie Nicholas has backed this sentiment, tipping the Brazilian to score at least 20 league goals next season.
Nicholas told Bonus Code Bets:
“Whether Gabriel Jesus is the kind of player Arsenal need right now is entirely down to the individual opinion.
Nicholas touched on the type of striker Mikel Arteta requires, adding:
“Arsenal really need a finisher, someone who gets into the box. But with the way Mikel Arteta wants to play, I don’t know whether a number nine can be like that. That’s why Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was such a good goal scorer. He wasn’t a proper nine, he was a number 11 playing off the flanks with his pace."
The former Gunners forward then raised his concerns over the Brazilian's time at Manchester City but believes he will flourish at the Emirates Stadium. He continued:
“I’m very mixed in the Gabriel Jesus debate. Under Pep Guardiola he wasn’t a favourite and didn’t always play, but if they get him at a decent price, I’d be amazed if he doesn’t score at least 20 goals in the league for Arsenal.
“That’s what Jesus likes to do. He likes to play around the edge of the box, with a lovely burst of pace, and that’s what Arsenal miss. It would be a very good signing if they could nail him down.”
Gabriel Jesus to become a hit at Arsenal
Gabriel Jesus possesses all the traits of an Arsenal player with his slickness on the ball and his pace. The Gunners' style of play under Mikel Arteta has been one of attacking intent and that bodes well for the Brazilian striker.
Having worked under Arteta previously during the Spaniard's tenure as assistant manager at Manchester City from 2016 to 2019, the pair will have knowledge of one another.
Alongside this, the Gunners' poor goalscoring output last season from the likes of Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah can be expected to improve with Jesus' arrival.
Jesus managed eight goals in the league last season, whilst Lacazette and Nketiah managed nine between them.
jiyaiknsuy
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it took less than 3 days for Tottenham to sign Richarlison and announce it but its now almost a week just to sign Gabriel,Stingy club still contemplating on the money,unserious people.
Wht are u saying kid? We've already bought Jesus The only reason its not officially announced is cus of his medical and some personal paperworks kid
Viwcdmopuy
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Dean82
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it took less than 3 days for Tottenham to sign Richarlison and announce it but its now almost a week just to sign Gabriel,Stingy club still contemplating on the money,unserious people.
lord_henry-14
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I expect him atleast have 26 g/a in pl and 35-40 g/a in all competitions
MonmoArsenal
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How long will it take Arsenal to officially announce the signing of G. Jesus?
cuabdemotu
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We hope he get used tho
kiylmnorsu
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why did u take the number 9 jersey
voselmnosu
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Yeah he is going establish himself as a full number 9 at Arsenal and he would indeed score a lot of goals as compared to at Man City where he was playing as a winger thus reducing his chances of putting balls into the net and surely with the presence of star Bukayo Saka and the umarkeble Gabriel Martinell on the let wing he would be provided with lots of opportunities upfront
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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very good in pressing... talented
Dramz
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This deal is taking long, I mot be surprised if the media come out to say the deal has colapsed
Sewabelt
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I think GJ will score many goals but if he’s not then he will give many assists to Bukayo or ESR
OkrahGh
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positive he can👌
hilowle-america
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jesus and arteta become united again
AkoKat
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Jesus still not finished with medical, abeg is he in comma
AkoKat
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Dis one they have not announce him hope it won't be like other transfer saga where they will come for medical in Arsenal and other club will announce their capture
zokkmorst
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He will score he is a good footballer
CHAMPIONS77
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Jesus will flourish at Arsenal
GodFather88
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i hope he can adapt and settle on with the team asap .. and help arsenal back to the glory days..
EmanuelJijie
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this is all some load of bollocks...the kid never reached 20 goals for mancity.. what difference do y'all expect...he is going to reach 15..which still won't be easy for him
He didn’t play every game at city..but with arsenal I think he will play every game in every competition..so he may end up with 20 goals total at the end of the season..in all competitions
Sadek85
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20 goals in 2 seasons more realistic
baccekmpz
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this is all some load of bollocks...the kid never reached 20 goals for mancity.. what difference do y'all expect...he is going to reach 15..which still won't be easy for him
Swayyyy
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I believe 20 goals in all competitions will be the expectation next season. Considering if he plays a lot
Leogoatdribbles
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Did you know Pep Guardiola is the second man in history to sell Jesus after Judas ⭕️
Leogoatdribbles
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Did you know Pep Guardiola is the second man in history to sell Jesus after Judas
Manuelm200
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It is legends like this that put so much pressure on players and when they flop they will come and criticise them. Give the boy some time to settle and even start scoring before you make such statements. But I believe he won't flop like Pepe.
Mabel43
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I’m not a Arsenal fan but they will top Manchester rumor United next season in the league