Branchini Associati enter a key summer window
Branchini Associati client Gabriel Jesus is heading into an important summer, with Arsenal reportedly demanding up to £20m for the Brazilian striker.
The Athletic reports that multiple clubs have made enquiries for the 29-year-old, with Arsenal quoting a valuation between £18m and £20m. Jesus can leave as a free agent when his contract expires in June 2027, but Arsenal are not currently considering a cheap sale before then.
That makes this a delicate agency file for Giovanni Branchini’s group. FootballAgencies recently covered how Gabriel Jesus returned to Branchini Associati, reconnecting with the Italian agency at a point where his Arsenal future was already moving toward a decision phase.
Arsenal set the price before the market opens
Arsenal’s position is understandable. Jesus has only one year left on his deal, but he remains a proven Premier League forward, a Brazil international and a player with major trophy experience from Manchester City and Arsenal.
The club do not want to lose him for nothing in 2027, but they also do not want to set a low price early in the window. A £18m to £20m valuation gives Arsenal room to negotiate while still making clear that they see value in his experience, versatility and profile.
For interested clubs, the question is different. They will know Jesus is entering the final year of his contract. They will also know his wage level and recent injury record matter. That is why this could become a negotiation shaped as much by contract structure and salary as by the transfer fee itself.
Current numbers show a reduced Arsenal role
Jesus has not had the kind of season that would normally push Arsenal toward a premium valuation. Public Premier League stat feeds list him at 12 to 13 league appearances this season, with two goals and one assist.
Across all competitions, Arsenal’s season records point to five goals and one assist, with his Champions League return standing out as the strongest part of his campaign. His two-goal performance away to Inter Milan earlier in the year was a reminder that he can still affect elite games when fit and sharp.
Jesus missed a long period after a serious knee injury in 2025 and has had to rebuild his rhythm inside an Arsenal squad where competition for attacking places has become stronger.
Italy and Brazil make sense as possible routes
The market around Jesus is likely to be broad. Italian clubs have been linked before, and Serie A would make sense because of Branchini Associati’s network, Jesus’s technical qualities and the possibility of a lower transfer fee compared to younger elite strikers.
Brazil is also an emotional long-term route. Jesus has spoken publicly about his wish to return to Palmeiras one day, although that does not mean an immediate move is straightforward. Salary, timing and World Cup ambitions all matter.
Premier League interest cannot be ruled out either. At 29, Jesus still offers pressing, movement, link play and experience in England. For clubs that need a forward without paying £60m or £70m, Arsenal’s £18m to £20m price may look attractive if the wage package can be managed.
Branchini’s role will be crucial
This is exactly where agency strategy becomes important. Branchini Associati will need to balance three things: Arsenal’s valuation, Jesus’s salary expectations and the player’s sporting priorities.
The best move may not simply be the club that offers the largest wage. Jesus needs minutes, rhythm and a role that restores his status after an injury-hit period. He also needs a project that keeps him visible at international level.
For FootballAgencies readers, this is the key agency angle. Jesus returned to Branchini Associati before a decisive contract summer, and the agency now has to manage one of the most interesting striker files on the market: experienced, available, not cheap, but potentially very valuable if placed in the right system.
