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Why Napoli Cannot Sign Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus on Loan This Summer

August 9, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

Napoli, a Serie A club, is encountering an obstacle in their pursuit of Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus for a summer loan. Reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, as cited by Calcio Napoli 24, indicate that Napoli's desire to bring Gabriel Jesus on board for a loan before the upcoming season i

Napoli, a Serie A club, is encountering an obstacle in their pursuit of Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus for a summer loan.

Reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, as cited by Calcio Napoli 24, indicate that Napoli's desire to bring Gabriel Jesus on board for a loan before the upcoming season is thwarted by the duration of the Brazilian's contract with the Premier League champions.

Following Romelu Lukaku's departure, the Neapolitan club has been actively seeking a new striker. Sporting director Giovanni Manna has identified Jesus as a potential replacement for the Belgian. However, any transfer is contingent upon external factors.

Jesus has only one year remaining on his present contract with Arsenal. Consequently, a season-long loan move to another club is not a viable option. While he will be free to negotiate with any team for a free transfer in January, Napoli cannot afford to wait that long to secure his signature.

Another significant hurdle is Jesus' salary at Arsenal, which amounts to €9 million net per season. Napoli currently lacks the financial capacity to meet this figure. They would need to negotiate directly with the player to reduce his salary demands before approaching Arsenal regarding a potential transfer.