Arsenal hero Jack Wilshere is backing their move for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus.

Wilshere reckons the Brazilian star's relationship with Mikel Arteta will help the Gunners in their bid for his signature.

Gabriel spent time working with Arteta when the Spaniard was a first team coach at Manchester City.

And Wilshere told talkSPORT: “He has a year left on his contract? They could get him cheaper if they hold out.

“I've done that before [run down my contract] – you get more money that way, it's a fact.

“That's why the players do it. I think they will be queuing up [for Jesus].

“I think Arsenal will have a big chance of signing him because of his relationship with his manager. I think Newcastle would go for him. But I would love to see him at Arsenal."