Jesus, 28, underwent ACL surgery following an injury sustained during Arsenal 's FA Cup third round defeat to Manchester United in January. The striker has remained out of action ever since, prompting the Gunners to secure attacking reinforcements this summer in preparation for the 2025-26 season.

Arsenal's 5-0 win over Leeds on Saturday was soured by injuries to Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka but Mikel Arteta has since received positive news on them and another Gunners star

Arsenal travel to Liverpool’s Anfield on Sunday for their final Premier League fixture before the international break.