Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to take Jesus to London and the Gunners have already seen Manchester City reject a bid for the Brazilian marksman.
The two clubs remain in talks though and Arsenal are confident that they can find an agreement to sign Jesus.
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However, according to Italian broadcaster Sky Italia, Antonio Conte’s Tottenham are trying to hijack the deal.
Spurs know it will be difficult to successfully make a late play for Jesus, but they are determined to try.
Conte wants strength in depth ahead of a season which will include Champions League football and he is keen to have Jesus in his squad.
Joining Spurs though could see Jesus handed less game time than a move to Arsenal would provide, due in part to the presence of Harry Kane.
Arsenal’s talks to sign Jesus have now entered a crucial phase and it remains to be seen if there is an opportunity for Tottenham to steal in and grab the striker from under the Gunners’ noses.