{"id":33056,"date":"2025-12-15T04:40:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/15\/ac-milan-plan-to-move-arsenal-star-down-the-pecking-order-in-january\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T04:40:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:40:28","slug":"ac-milan-plan-to-move-arsenal-star-down-the-pecking-order-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/15\/ac-milan-plan-to-move-arsenal-star-down-the-pecking-order-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"AC Milan plan to move Arsenal star down the pecking order in January"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/15\/ac-milan-plan-to-move-arsenal-star-down-the-pecking-order-in-january\/#Arsenal_attacker_Jesus_is_in_demand\" >Arsenal attacker Jesus is in demand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/15\/ac-milan-plan-to-move-arsenal-star-down-the-pecking-order-in-january\/#Brazilian_striker_wants_playing_time\" >Brazilian striker wants playing time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>AC Milan have identified Gabriel Jesus as their top attacking target for the January transfer window, with the Italian giants exploring the possibility of a loan deal for the Arsenal forward, according to Corriere dello Sport, as reported by GOAL.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Rossoneri, who are looking for reinforcements up front after a shaky start to the season, see Jesus as the ideal addition to inject speed, creativity and experience into their attack.<\/p>\n<p>However, the move faces major challenges, mainly due to Milan&#8217;s limited transfer budget and the Brazilian&#8217;s high salary.<\/p>\n<p>Under coach Massimilano Allegri, Milan have struggled for attacking stability, especially in big games.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_attacker_Jesus_is_in_demand\"><\/span>Arsenal attacker Jesus is in demand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jesus&#8217; versatility and work rate make him a perfect fit for Milan&#8217;s tactical blueprint, as he is a forward who can play both as a central striker and as a wide flank.<\/p>\n<p>The 28-year-old&#8217;s Premier League and Champions League experience makes him a valuable addition to any team looking to challenge domestically or in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>However, Milan&#8217;s financial situation rules out the possibility of a permanent contract, leaving a loan as the only realistic option. Jesus currently earns a total of around \u20ac16 million at Arsenal, which still comes with complications as it is far more than Milan&#8217;s wage structure can accommodate.<\/p>\n<p>According to Italian sources, Milan could try to negotiate a contract in which Arsenal would pay part of the player&#8217;s wages, but any such arrangement would need the Gunners&#8217; approval and would likely depend on the Gunners&#8217; business in January.<\/p>\n<p>Jesus is in a difficult position at Arsenal. He remains one of manager Mikel Arteta&#8217;s most trusted forwards, but his minutes have been limited by the rise of Victor Gokeres, who was signed last summer, and the emergence of Mikel Merino as a makeshift attacker.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brazilian_striker_wants_playing_time\"><\/span>Brazilian striker wants playing time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arsenal-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-414x269.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arsenal-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-630x409.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arsenal-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-768x498.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arsenal-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-770x500.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arsenal-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-900x584.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arsenal-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-1200x779.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arsenal-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league-1536x997.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/arsenal-v-wolverhampton-wanderers-premier-league.jpg.webp 1812w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arsenal&#8217;s Gabriel Jesus (Photo by Julian Finney\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With the 2026 World Cup in North America approaching, Jesus is reportedly keen to secure more consistent playing time in order to cement his place in Brazil&#8217;s national team.<\/p>\n<p>Arteta has praised Jesus&#8217; leadership and versatility, but with the manager having a large rotation this season and options such as Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard, players who can also play up front for the Gunners, it may be difficult to use Jesus in the second half of the season.<\/p>\n<p>This reduced role could make a mid-season loan more attractive for the player, especially if Milan can guarantee him regular football and a central role in the Allegri system.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Report: Arsenal are keeping a close eye on 24-year-old Dortmund ace ahead of potential transfer <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AC Milan have identified Gabriel Jesus as their top attacking target for the January transfer window, with the Italian giants exploring the possibility of a loan deal for the Arsenal forward, according to Corriere dello Sport, as reported by GOAL. 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