Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)

DOM DUMPED BY GUNNERS

- PAUL BROWN

ARSENAL are ready to shelve a move for Dominic Calvert-lewin after having second thoughts about the Everton star.

England striker Calvertlew­in (below) was high on Mikel Arteta’s wish list as he rebuilds his side for a Champions League push.

But doubts about the 25-year-old’s form – he scored just five times last season – and fitness means the Gunners have yet to act on their long-term interest.

Arsenal also first targeted Calvert-lewin before being alerted to the potential availabili­ty of Gabriel Jesus, who is now their No.1 target.

Arteta worked with

Jesus at Manchester City and talks to sign him are now well underway, with Jesus keen to stay in the Premier League.

The Brazilian has attracted plenty of other interest, with Arsenal’s north London rivals Tottenham also monitoring the situation.

But Jesus, also 25, is believed to prefer a move to the Emirates, where he is more certain of regular first-team football.

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