Gabriel Jesus
Goals
0.75
0.33
Expected goals
0.50
0.44
Shots
2.50
3.39
Shots on target
1.50
1.32
Goal-creating actions
0.50
0.49
Arsenal have been handed a further boost in their attempts to beat the likes of Manchester United and arch-rivals Tottenham to Toney's signature as transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently told GIVEMESPORT that the frontman would be keen to complete a move to the Emirates Stadium if he brings the curtain down on his Brentford career.
It is understood that Wolves will consider selling Neto as they need to secure cash ahead of head coach Gary O'Neil welcoming reinforcements because there are fears of breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules, but he could cost up to £70million as the Gunners are not his only suitors.
Wolves are in a strong negotiating position ahead of Arsenal and other interested parties potentially entering discussions as the Portuguese winger still has close to three-and-a-half years remaining on his £50,000-per-week contract at Molineux, but Arteta has already shown that he is open to splashing the cash for key targets.
Dean Jones - Arsenal have no doubts over Neto and Toney's quality
Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Pedro Neto applauding the supporters
Jones believes that Arsenal sent scouts to run the rule over Neto and Toney, who was valued at £100million by Brentford as they attempted to fend off suitors during the early stages of 2024, as Arteta was eager to discover how they are performing as Premier League sides prepare to enter the final stages of an action-packed season.
The respected journalist understands that the capital club are confident that the duo are capable of shining at the Emirates Stadium as they contemplate whether to open negotiations when the transfer window reopens in the summer.
When asked whether Arsenal scouted Neto and Toney last weekend, Jones told GIVEMESPORT:
"It was an ideal fixture for them to take in those two players. Both of them have been on the radar over the past year, and it was an opportunity to check exactly where each player is at this stage of the season.
"To be honest, I think it's beyond the stage of gauging how good either player is. Arsenal are totally convinced that either of them or both of them could work well at the Emirates. There are not really any doubts around that."
Arteta contemplating whether to sell Havertz
Arsenal's Kai Havertz in action
Arsenal are considering whether to sell Kai Havertz in the summer, according to Spanish sources, as Arteta is losing patience with the Germany international after he has struggled to rediscover his best form since heading to the Emirates Stadium.
The report suggests that the 24-year-old's lack of contribution in the final third of the pitch, having headed into the weekend with only five goals in 33 appearances this season, has led to doubt over whether he is capable of adapting to the Gunners' demands as they go in search of ending their wait for a Premier League title.
Arsenal forked out £65million when they lured Havertz away from London rivals Chelsea after he made it clear that he was keen to embark on a fresh challenge last summer, but he has failed to live up to expectations and been forced to spend periods on the bench despite his current employers spending big to acquire his services.
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