Arsenal misfit Gabriel Jesus lined up for Italian job with Napoli as transfer replacement for Romelu Lukaku

ARSENAL striker Gabriel Jesus has emerged as a target for Napoli. The Italian club wants to bring in the Brazilian as a replacement for Romelu Lukaku, who they are trying to sell. Gabriel Jesus has slipped down the pecking order at Arsenal and could be sold Credit: PA The former Chelsea and Manchester United striker is attracting interest from Fenerbahce and is open to moving to Turkey. Arsenal are ready to cash in on Jesus, 29, as he is into the final 12 months of his contract at the Emirates. Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! The striker made just 14 Premier League appearances last season and scored three goals after battling back from a serious knee injury. Napoli could offer the Brazilian more game time, but his wages may prove to be a stumbling block. Jesus is thought to be on over £200,000-a-week at the Emirates after joining from Manchester City for £45million four years ago. He has slipped down the pecking order since then and Mikel Arteta can now call upon Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres to lead the line. Arsenal are hoping to sell players before this summer’s transfer window shuts. Reiss Nelson, who has one year left on his contract, is a target for West Ham. Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Hamburg had Fabio Vieira on loan last season and want to make his stay permanent. Gabriel Martinelli would be a high-profile departure – but it is not yet certain that Arsenal will sell him. The Brazilian is into the final 12 months of his contract, however there is the option to extend it by a further year. Galatasaray have been linked with a move for the winger and they are one of those tracking AC Milan star Rafael Leao. Arsenal, however, are unlikely to sanction the sale of Martinelli unless they can sign a new left winger. The Gunners were interested in Vinicius Junior, but he signed a new deal with Real Madrid last week. Arsenal ticket and hospitality deals GET tickets to see Arsenal home games with these official deals. The packages include optional upgrades to VIP hospitality. 21 Aug v Coventry City — BOOK HERE 6 Sep v Chelsea — BOOK HERE 10 Oct v Leeds United — BOOK HERE 24 Oct v Everton — BOOK HERE 7 Nov v Hull City — BOOK HERE More games available here. *If you click on a link in this article, we will earn affiliate revenue. Comment now