Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is urging Gabriel Jesus not to leave this summer.

ESPN says while Arsenal are heavily interested in taking him off City's hands, it would appear the table toppers are less keen to see him leave. City boss Guardiola would 'prefer to keep' Jesus rather than sell to the Gunners.

While the Spaniard will not stand in the way of an exit if Jesus demands one, City are making the chances of a deal less likely.

It is stated that they have slapped a £55million price tag on the 25-year-old following 'initial contact' from Arsenal.

But that is a figure that has left the Gunners 'weighing up their options' after baulking at City's demands. The hefty fee is said to be based on City's 'respect' for the striker and is also an attempt to recoup the £52m they are paying Borussia Dortmund for Haaland.