According to an update by Italian news outlet Sport Mediaset, Serie A giants Inter Milan are eyeing a swoop for Man City striker Gabriel Jesus as a potential replacement for Lautaro Martinez – with sporting director Txiki Begiristain setting a €70 million (£62.9 million) price tag.
Jesus, who has arguably enjoyed his finest season in Sky Blue since arriving from Palmeiras in a £27 million deal, scoring 18 goals in all competitions, is now being touted as a successor to Martinez if Antonio Conte’s side do in fact sell the Argentine.
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However, City boss Pep Guardiola and co are reportedly keen to keep hold of Jesus and have slapped a £62.9m price tag for any potential suitors.
The Brazilian has enjoyed a noteworthy campaign over 2019/2020, with his most impressive performance arguably coming against Real Madrid during our 2-1 away victory in the Champions League.
According to SofaScore, Jesus completed 95% of his passes up front along with scoring our equaliser at the Bernabeu – later attracting Sergio Ramos into a reckless challenge which resulted in his dismissal.
It’s clear, at least going by his season so far, why Inter feel he would be a capable heir to Martinez – but given our own need to eventually replace Sergio Aguero, it’s difficult to justify a potential sale.
Lauded as an ‘incredible fighter‘ by our manager, the 23-year-old attacker would need to attract a hefty bid in order to convince us to part company.
Whether or not we do offload Jesus, it is highly contestable whether the potential £62.9m fee would be worth it.