Arsenal ramp up Paulo Dybala interest amid fresh Gabriel Jesus transfer boost

Arsenal remain on course to return to the Champions League following an impressive turnaround of late.

The Gunners suffered a dip in early April, but wins over Manchester United and Chelsea have put them back in pole position, two points ahead of Tottenham ahead of a date with their north London rivals in a week’s time.

The race for fourth is set to go to the wire, and Arsenal will need to keep their nerve to complete the job.

But in the meantime, we have taken a look ahead to the summer with a round up of the latest transfer rumours.

Dybala interest

Arsenal are said to have ramped up their interest in Juventus star Paulo Dybala.

Dybala is available for free at the end of this season, and clubs outside Italy can already speak to the Argentine.

According to ESPN, the Gunners are expressing an interest amid interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham and United.

Jesus boost

Arsenal have received a boost of sorts in their reported bid to land Manchester City star Gabriel Jesuss.

Jesus’ recent fine form looked as though it could make things difficult for the Gunners in their bid, but it seems City still haven’t begun talks over a new contract.

The Brazilian is only tied down until 2023, and the Express report City are yet to make an attempt to tie him down long term.

Bellerin admission

Arteta has opened the door to a Hector Bellerin return despite the full-back impressing during his loan spell with Real Betis.

“Any player with a contractual obligation with us, both ways, is our player and is considered our player,” he said during his most recent press conference.

“Every plan considers that possibility (that Bellerin could stay) exists and how they can fit into our team.”

Bellerin won the Copa del Rey with Betis last week and appears to be happy with the Andalusian club, who are likely to attempt to sign the full-back permanently.