Arsenal vs. Monaco game made clear that a £62 million upgrade was required.

 Jacob Kiwior's comments "make no sense," but Gabriel Jesus' statements make sense because the Arsenal vs. Monaco game made clear that a £62 million upgrade was required.

When Gabriel Jesus squandered a chance created by Jakub Kiwior during the victory over Monaco in January, it became evident what Arsenal's transfer window priorities were. Everyone in the Emirates started holding their breath and gritting their teeth in anticipation as Jesus ran toward the ball in the 26th minute on Wednesday night, avoiding Monaco's offside trap.

It's difficult to dislike him. When asked about the Brazilian's future prior to the game, Mikel Arteta responded, "His attitude is always good." As the comment implies, he is more than simply someone who puts in a lot of effort, and an increasing number of Arsenal supporters have remained loyal to him throughout this difficult time. He was Arsenal's best player in the first half of 2022 after joining from Manchester City, turning the team from Champions League qualifying challengers to title hopefuls. Even though he might not be with the team for long, he has played a big part in Arsenal's success under Arteta.

He seems to have arrived at a turning point in his tenure at the Emirates. It never seemed as though he would score when he tried to break through Monaco's defense, chesting the ball down and shooting in frustration in one quick move. Radosław Majecki, who stretched brilliantly to block the attempt, accomplished a fantastic stop. Jesus had three or four good touches and was on goal again two minutes later, but the Polish goalie again saved his attempt. He had the option to spend the entire night on the field. For a striker of his technical skill level, his current record of one goal in 32 appearances is unquestionably disappointing.

He created such opportunities on Wednesday, showcasing his quality. He had superb mobility and deftly set up Bukayo Saka to tap in Arsenal's first goal from the six-yard box. However, it could be expensive to pass up such fantastic possibilities in the face of more formidable opposition. Arsenal and Arteta need to get ready for the prospect of Jesus departing as the January transfer window draws near. Arteta brushed aside a report that claimed Jesus had returned to Palmeiras in January prior to the Monaco match, adding, "It makes no sense." He's true; it would be risky for Arsenal to rely only on Kai Havertz as a backup if they are unable to find someone else.

In a season where Manchester City's unusual collapse and Liverpool's genius have given Arsenal their best chance to win the league in twenty years, it feels imperative to upgrade Jesus. especially in light of the possibility that, as Chelsea's project gains traction over the next five years, competition may get much more intense. Saying that it wouldn't make sense to make improvements to Jesus now sounds, well, absurd. For as long as possible, Arsenal supporters will argue over the necessity of a genuine striker, but Matheus Cunha appears to be the clear choice if Arteta wants a playmaking forward who drops deep like Jesus or Kai Havertz.