This Arsenal train is not slowing down for anyone, even players who have made a big contribution along the way. The Gunners may have missed out on their Champions League title, but they have still had a successful campaign, and their big ambitions have only been further fuelled.
Mikel Arteta will likely be backed again this summer as Arsenal look to seize this window of opportunity to become one of Europe's dominant teams. But that means some players must be left behind, and Gabriel Jesus is one of them.
Gabriel Jesus could (and should) get a Premier League lifeline
Jesus has fulfilled his Arsenal role. The Gunners fans will be grateful to the Brazilian for the part he played in transforming the club from top four hopefuls to Premier League winners, and he will be remembered as a player who did well at the Emirates Stadium.
Injury issues hampered his recent involvement, but Jesus scored 21 goals in 84 league appearances and played a starring role during his first year or so at the club, with Kai Havertz's arrival reducing his role.
At 29 years of age, the time has come for Jesus to move on to secure more regular football, with the Gunners now also having Viktor Gyokeres at their disposal, while another striker signing could be on the cards this summer.
Jesus knows that, and recent reports suggest he wants to stay in the Premier League. The question then becomes who will sign him, and we now have some reports of interest from Everton, who are coming off a season of progress that saw them just miss out on Europe.
It's a big Premier League lifeline for Jesus, who could make a real impact on Merseyside, providing a different option to current forwards Beto and Thierno Barry.
David Moyes' system could actually suite a player like Jesus, who thrives on second balls and getting involved in build-up play.
Jesus may have bigger ambitions, but you wonder where else he could end up. A team in Europe, like Brighton, could perhaps do with a player like the Brazilian, and perhaps AFC Bournemouth. Beyond that, Newcastle may be a decent fit, but Everton is becoming more ambitious, has a manager who could certainly deliver European football, and that should not be overlooked.
The Toffees are set up for future success - relatively speaking - and it's not an opportunity Jesus should overlook as he searches for a new club this summer.
