Barcelona’s attempts to sign Julian Alvarez appear to have fizzled out as the summer transfer window nears its closure. Following Atletico Madrid’s display of resilience against the transfer, it seems the Argentine player will remain with his current club.

Shifting gears, Barcelona looks set to finalize a deal for Gabriel Jesus. According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the deal is in an advanced stage, and the renowned journalist has indicated that the deal is virtually finalized.

This follow-up comes shortly after Romano’s initial report, which revealed that negotiations between the clubs had progressed considerably. Notably, Barcelona will reportedly secure Jesus for an initial fee of just €10 million.

While the transfer involves several potential add-ons, Barcelona’s ability to negotiate a lower upfront fee stems from the player’s expiring contract with Arsenal at the end of the season.

Although Jesus has faced injury challenges, including a significant knee injury, he has successfully returned to form.

A Strategic Move for Barcelona

The acquisition of Gabriel Jesus for merely €10 million presents an opportunity for Barcelona in their search for a new striker.

With an impressive history of performance in the Premier League—including 95 goals for Manchester City and 32 goals for Arsenal—the Brazilian striker brings not only skill but also valuable experience to the predominantly young Barcelona team.

Romano further mentioned that Jesus is expected to undergo a medical examination on Monday, with the hope that the transfer will be finalized before the deadline. Joining Barcelona represents a significant opportunity for Jesus, who views the move as a dream come true. The player will travel to the Catalan city for his medical, as permitted by Arsenal, and is anticipated to sign a two-year contract with the option for an additional year.

After months of effort, Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez won’t bear any fruit for the club as we near the end of the summer transfer window.

Atletico Madrid have managed to remain defiant and look to have been able to put a stop to any possibility of the Argentine joining their direct rivals.

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And now, it appears Barcelona have swiftly moved on and are on the verge of signing an alternative in the form of Gabriel Jesus.

Barcelona closing in on Gabriel Jesus

Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has already given the customary ‘here we go’ for Barcelona’s deal to sign Jesus.

Gabriel Jesus set for Barcelona move. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

This comes on the back of Romano’s earlier update, which suggested that the two clubs were in advanced talks over the player’s transfer.

Perhaps the most striking part of the deal is that Barcelona are set to pay Arsenal an initial fee of just €10 million.

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While there will be several add-ons as part of the deal, Barcelona have managed to negotiate a lower cash fee in light of the player’s contract situation, with his current deal at Arsenal expiring at the end of the season.

Jesus has also struggled with injuries in the recent past, including a long-term ACL knock, though the player has recovered from it since.

A big bargain for Barcelona

Signing Gabriel Jesus for just €10 million could represent a massive bargain for Barcelona in their quest to find a new striker.

Gabriel set for Barcelona medical on Monday. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

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The Brazilian has a solid track record in the Premier League, having notably scored 95 goals for Man City and 32 goals for Arsenal.

With almost 250 Premier League appearances, the Brazilian not only brings quality but also experience, making him a shrewd addition in an otherwise young Barcelona setup.

Romano adds that the 29-year-old striker is slated for a medical on Monday and the deal should be completed by the end of the transfer deadline day.

The Brazilian jumped at the opportunity to join Barcelona, seeing it as a dream move. He will travel to the Catalan capital for his medical as authorised by Arsenal, and is expected to sign a two-year contract at the club with an option for an additional year.