Besiktas have approached Arsenal in an attempt to make another big signing from the Premier League champions, having already landed Leandro Trossard this summer.
The Belgian has made the switch to the Turkish Super Lig in a deal worth an initial £15.3million and another potential £1.7m in add-ons.
The 31-year-old becomes one of the star names in the Besiktas squad but they are hoping to add another high profile star this summer.
Turkish publication Fanatik report that Besiktas have approached Arsenal over a deal to sign striker Gabriel Jesus.
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The Brazil international is available for transfer this summer, having falling down the pecking order behind Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres.
The Gunners want £20m for the striker, who has just one year left on his contract, while they are only interested in a permanent exit rather than a loan deal.
There is no shortage of interest in the 29-year-old, with Napoli pursuing a deal for his signature, but Besiktas are trying their luck as well.
Jesus arrived at Arsenal from Manchester City in the summer of 2022 in a £45m deal but has seen much of his time at the club hampered by injury.
He has performed in fits and starts, but has played just 123 times in four seasons, scoring 32 goals.
He remains in first team contention and has featured in pre-season, but an exit is looking increasingly likely this summer.
There is also interest from Turkey in another Arsenal star, with Galatasaray reportedly keen on Gabriel Martinelli.
TalkSPORT report that Galatasaray have made an initial inquiry for the Brazilian winger and talks have been held over a fee.
The 25-year-old featured regularly last season, making 53 appearances across all competitions and scoring 11 goals.
He has one year left on his current contract, although Arsenal do have an option to extend that by another 12 months.
Martinelli would only be allowed to leave if the Gunners bring in a new signing on the left wing, as they are already a bit short there after the departure of Trossard.
The pursuit of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr was unsuccessful and Arsenal are now thought to be looking at the likes of Kenan Yildiz at Juventus and Eli Kroupi Jr at Bournemouth.
They are also interested in Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, as are Barcelona.