Brazilian media have confirmed that Arsenal has joined the clubs seeking to sign the striker, Igor Jesus, after he became one of the most prominent stars in the Brazilian league in the recent period.
The newspaper “Lancey” said that the London club made an offer to the Brazilian club Botafogo to include the player Igor Jesus, during the current transfer period.
She added: “Arsenal club expressed its desire to borrow the former Shabab Al-Ahly striker, as it made an offer to obtain the services of the Brazilian international until the end of the season, with a purchase clause for 20 million euros.”
She continued: “Arsenal is seeking to strengthen its attacking line following the injury of Bukayo Saka, who will miss three months to recover from the injury he suffered in the right hamstring.” She explained: “Botafogo does not mind selling Igor Jesus’ contract, but he believes that the Gunners’ offer is inappropriate and does not materially match the value of the Brazilian national team striker.”
She continued: “The 23-year-old player’s contract includes a release clause worth 100 million euros, as he emerged remarkably last season, leading Botafogo to win the Libertadores Cup and the Brazilian League, where last year he participated with his club in 31 matches, scoring eight goals, and playing Five assists at a rate of 2180 minutes, while he joined the Brazilian national team for the first time under the leadership of coach Dorival Junior, and scored a goal with… (The Seleção) after participating in four matches with the team.”
British media reported earlier that West Ham had made an official offer to sign Igor Jesus for 30 million euros, but Botafogo rejected the offer due to its desire to obtain at least 35 million, while many European clubs expressed interest in including the Brazilian striker. In the coming period.
. 100 million euros is the value of the release clause in Igor’s contract with Botafogo.
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