Arsenal striker preparing to leave after Arteta snub

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is contemplating his future at the Gunners amid his lack of Premier League minutes under manager Mikel Arteta.

The Brazil international has played second fiddle to Viktor Gyokeres since his injury comeback and has been an unused substitute in three of the last four top-flight matches.

Jesus undoubtedly has a better work rate than Gyokeres, but does not offer the same physical presence upfront, while his hold-up play is no longer good enough as well.

Kai Havertz was called up from the bench to replace Gyokeres against Chelsea yesterday and it appears quite clear that Jesus may only start in the Cup competitions.

Jesus will enter the last year of his Gunners deal this summer and reports claim that he is considering a new challenge away from English football.

Several Serie A clubs were linked with him at the start of the year and he could contemplate a move to the Italian top-flight during the summer.

Arsenal could be prepared to sell him for around £15-16 million.