According to an Italian media inter live, Arsenal could try to sign Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram in a swap deal involving Gabriel Jesus this summer.
The London heavyweights are searching for a new centre-forward and have been constantly linked with Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee over the past few weeks. inter live They claim that Zirkzee is the Gunners striker's priority target and that they could have a Plan B if they fail to reach an agreement for the Dutchman.
The source adds that the Gunners could call on the services of Thuram, who has had a fantastic debut season with Inter. Arsenal could reportedly be willing to pay £26m and offer Jesus as part of the deal. Jesus is reportedly an old wish of Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio.
Talented forward
Jesus had a bright start to his career with the Gunners before suffering a knee injury at the World Cup. Since his return, he has struggled to replicate the same level of performances. The Brazilian has personally admitted who has not been at his best, as he has not yet fully recovered from his knee problems.
Arsenal have opened the door to his summer exit, according to The Athletic and we will not be surprised if he is included in a possible exchange agreement for a new signing. Thuram has the ability to play on the wing or up front, but has operated as a striker for Inter this season, registering 14 goals and 13 assists.
The Frenchman has been brilliant with his hold-up and link-up play. He has also stood out for his dribbling skills and physical presence in the opponent's area. He is a hard-working striker with an aerial presence that Jesús does not possess. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will sign him this summer.
The Gunners may want a young striker with room to develop. Thuram would not fit into that category, considering he will be 27 years old at the start of the 2024/25 campaign. This could be a reason why the Gunners could look elsewhere to bolster their centre-forward department.
