Mikel Arteta remained tight-lipped after Gabriel Jesus's agent confirmed Arsenal have held talks over a move for the Brazilian striker.
Arsenal are keen to bring in at least one central forward this summer and Manchester City's Jesus, who worked with Arteta at the Etihad, emerging as a contender.
The 25-year-old's agent Marcelo Pettinati told The Guardian: 'We had talks with Arsenal about Gabriel Jesus.
Mikel Arteta refused to be drawn on whether Arsenal have held talks with Gabriel Jesus' team
'We like the project – it's a possibility we're discussing.