If Flaco Lopez is sold, Arsenal could find themselves at the end of a transfer domino effect involving other London rivals, with Brazilian side Palmeiras preparing a move for Gabriel Jesus.
A report from a local insider outlet pig soul State say Palmeiras will consider offers in the region of £34m (€40m) for Lopez in the next window. The Argentinian striker has recently been linked with a move to Brazil tottenham, fulham and west ham united.
There is no formal bid on the table yet, with Tottenham being the latest and strongest into the picture, but he is expected to leave after the World Cup. So, Palmeiras is already planning for that scenario behind the scenes.
The idea is clear. If Lopez leaves for that level of fee, the Brazilian side will want an immediate and high-profile replacement. He has no intention of weakening his attack after the big selloff.
€40m trigger and immediate response
Internally, Palmeiras sees £34m (€40m) as a strategic limit. If an offer reaches that level, the club will seriously consider a deal.
At the same time, he believes losing Lopez would be difficult without a ready successor. their competitiveness will be harmed. Therefore, financial studies and contract feasibility investigations are already underway. That preparation has a direct impact on Arsenal.
That's because according to Espirito De Porco, Gabriel Jesus is the priority target should Lopez leave. The 28-year-old is seen as the first name on the list.
Before going to Europe, Jesus went through the Academy of Palmeiras. He later played for Manchester City and is now at Arsenal, where he remains under contract. And he never hid his desire To play again for Palmeiras.
Why does this matter to Arsenal?
If Tottenham move forward with a serious offer for Lopez, Palmeiras would move quickly for Jesus. In other words, the London transfer series could end up on Arsenal's doorstep.
Of course, many layers still need to be aligned. Palmeiras has to be sold first. They would then need to assess Jesus' contractual situation and financial feasibility. The player's own stance will also be decisive.
At the moment, there is no official offer for Lopez and no approach for Jesus. Nevertheless, work is underway on the ground in Brazil.
If one of Arsenal's London rivals triggers the £34 million (€40 million) mechanism, the butterfly effect could be triggered – and Arsenal would be the final piece in that order.
