According to a report by Brazilian outlet RTI Esporte, Igor Jesus is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the Botafogo attacker. Meanwhile, the Brazilian international is also a target for Aston Villa and West Ham United, although the Gunners are in contact over a move.
Igor Jesus has become one of the most highly sought-after strikers in the world since joining Botafogo from Shabab Al-Ahli in July 2024. A native of Cuiaba, the South American attacker spent his formative years in his homeland and graduated from the youth division at Coritiba.
However, the 24-year-old has risen in prominence during his spell with Botafogo, going from strength to strength in the last 12 months. Jesus has started the 2025 season well, chipping in with six goals and one assist in 21 appearances across all competitions. Meanwhile, the player’s exploits have piqued the attention of several well-known Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa, Arsenal, and West Ham United.
Aston Villa will dip into the market for a striker in the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Marcus Rashford’s long-term future. In addition, Ollie Watkins may depart from Villa Park in the summer transfer window amid his links with Premier League bigwigs. So, Jesus has emerged as a viable target for Aston Villa.
Meanwhile, West Ham United mulled over signing Igor Jesus in the summer transfer window before the deal failed to see the light of day. The continued interest is understandable, considering Niclas Fullkrug and Evan Ferguson have failed to make their mark this season. So, the Brazilian international is an option worth considering for West Ham.
As for Arsenal, the Botafogo striker was a target for the winter transfer window before the deal failed to see the light of day.
