There is ‘a feeling’ amongst the Manchester City hierarchy that forward Gabriel Jesus still ‘has a future at the club’, according to journalist Dean Jones.

Jesus has been strongly tipped to join Arsenal in recent days, with his current contract set to expire in the summer of 2023 and no sign of a renewal on the horizon.

What is the latest news involving Jesus?

According to Football.London, Jesus and AS Roma striker Tammy Abraham are on the Gunners’ shortlist as they look to add more firepower in the final third of the pitch.

It’s claimed that Jesus is open to departing the Etihad Stadium in search of regular game time and that his representatives have already held talks with Arsenal’s director of football Edu.

A fee of £35 million could be enough to prise the Brazil international away from the reigning Premier League champions, who has enjoyed successful four-and-a-half years in Manchester.

Jesus signed for City from boyhood club Palmeiras in January 2017 in a £27m deal and has gone on to register 94 goals and 46 assists in 231 appearances across all competitions.

In that time, the South American has also claimed three Premier League titles, one FA Cup and four League Cups, while also getting the nod in several big games.

He was elected to lead the line in City’s recent thrilling 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final after notching four strikes against Watford just days before.

What has Jones said about Jesus?

Guardiola’s continued show of faith in Jesus indicates he remains in the experienced manager’s plans for now.

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And although Jones has revealed ‘it’s true’ that dialogue between the clubs is open over a possible deal, the versatile star could still remain a City player beyond the current campaign.

He told GiveMeSport: “It’s true that dialogue is open, but nothing is going to progress quickly with Arsenal. There’s a feeling among people around the club that he has a future at the club - he’s only 25 and is often used in big games.”

What is City’s current striker situation?

Jesus is the only recognised striker in City’s first-team squad at this moment in time following the departure of Sergio Aguero in the summer.

According to Sky Sports, though, the Cityzens are set to trigger the €75m (£63.2m) release clause of Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland when the market reopens for business.

Haaland’s arrival at City could make Jesus surplus to requirements, yet he has underlined his importance of late, and many people associated with the club will surely want to see him stay put.