Barcelona are nearing an agreement to sign Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus in a deal worth around £8.6m (€10m).
Negotiations for the Brazil international are understood to be at an advanced stage, with only the final details remaining before the transfer can be completed.
Jesus is expected to travel for a medical on Monday ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline.
Napoli had also shown interest in the 29-year-old, but Barcelona have emerged as his likely destination.
Jesus joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and has since recorded 32 goals and 22 assists in 123 appearances for the Gunners.
His departure appeared increasingly likely after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Thursday that the striker was not training with the squad ahead of Monday's Premier League meeting with Aston Villa.
When questioned about whether Jesus was preparing to leave the club, Arteta suggested the situation was clear without providing further details.
Should the transfer be completed, Jesus would become Barcelona's third signing from the Premier League this summer.
The Spanish champions have already recruited Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and Rodri from Manchester City.
Barcelona had previously been pursuing Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, who has also attracted interest from Arsenal.
However, Atletico's reluctance to negotiate with their domestic rivals has made a deal increasingly unlikely.
Jesus may not be the only Brazilian forward leaving Arsenal before the transfer window closes.
Gabriel Martinelli is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to undergo a medical with Al-Hilal after the clubs reportedly agreed a deal worth at least £50m.
The 25-year-old is understood to be outside Arteta's plans and is expected to sign a four-year contract with the Saudi club.
Martinelli's proposed salary at Al-Hilal is believed to be significantly higher than the reported £180,000 per week he currently earns at Arsenal.
The potential departures of both Jesus and Martinelli would represent significant changes to Arsenal's attacking options as Arteta continues reshaping his squad.
Barcelona initially appeared unlikely to pursue another striker if their attempt to sign Alvarez failed, but Jesus' unexpected availability has changed their plans.
The Brazilian has fallen down Arsenal's attacking hierarchy, with Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres now preferred ahead of him.
Jesus' contract runs until 2027, meaning Arsenal are also in a position where selling him now would allow them to recover a transfer fee rather than risk losing him for nothing when his deal eventually expires.
There are, however, questions surrounding his injury record.
Jesus has experienced significant knee problems during his Arsenal career, most notably suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his left knee in January 2025 that kept him sidelined for approximately 10 months.
Despite those concerns, his versatility could make him an attractive addition for Barcelona manager Hansi Flick.
Following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, Barcelona have been looking to strengthen their options at centre-forward.
While Jesus is not a traditional number nine, his ability to play across the attack and contribute during build-up gives Flick greater tactical flexibility.
Jesus made 27 appearances for Arsenal across all competitions last season, scoring six goals.
Before moving to north London, he spent six seasons with Manchester City, scoring 95 times in 236 appearances.
At a relatively modest transfer fee, Barcelona would be acquiring an experienced forward with considerable Premier League and Champions League experience while strengthening an area of their squad that has needed reinforcements.
