Arsenal’s 2025 summer transfer window is shaping up to be one of the most eventful in recent years, with the club actively exploring opportunities to sell players as they continue to strengthen their squad. Following the high-profile arrivals of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera, and Viktor Gyokeres, the Gunners are now considering offloading some assets to balance their squad and finances.
Under new sporting director Andrea Berta, Arsenal have embarked on an ambitious spending spree ahead of the 2025/26 season, with a reported transfer budget ranging between £200-300 million. This financial firepower is backed by the club’s Champions League qualification, profitable player sales in 2024 including Eddie Nketiah, Aaron Ramsdale, and Emile Smith Rowe and a 35% boost in broadcast revenue linked to their European campaign.
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire highlighted that Arsenal’s strategic management allows them to spend upwards of £200 million without breaching Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The club is balancing marquee signings with investments in youth development, led by academy director Per Mertesacker, aiming to build a sustainable, competitive team.
Several players have been linked with exits this summer, including Albert Sambi Lokonga, Fabio Vieira, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Leandro Trossard, Reiss Nelson, and notably, forward Gabriel Jesus. Meanwhile, Jorginho, Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Marquinhos, and Nuno Tavares have already departed for a combined £10.6 million.
Sources close to the club, including HandofArsenal, reveal that Andrea Berta is actively exploring a potential sale of Gabriel Jesus this summer as part of his plan to reshape Arsenal’s attacking options and increase financial flexibility. The 28-year-old Brazilian striker joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 for £45 million but has struggled with injuries, including a season-ending ACL injury sustained in December 2024.
Jesus’ limited game time this season, along with the rise of Kai Havertz and the arrival of new signings, has raised questions about his long-term role at the Emirates. Interest in Jesus has reportedly come from his native Brazil, with Palmeiras viewing him as an ideal addition to their squad. However, Arsenal’s asking price remains high, which could complicate negotiations.
Andrea Berta, who took over at Arsenal in March 2025 after a successful tenure at Atlético Madrid, is known for his strategic and financially disciplined transfer dealings. His work on deals such as Jan Oblak and Antoine Griezmann fuels expectations that Jesus’ potential departure will help fund further marquee signings.
The sale of Jesus carries challenges, particularly due to his current injury which sidelines him until at least December 2025, potentially limiting suitors or forcing Arsenal to accept a lower fee.
