Overview
- Arsenal confirmed Gabriel Jesus has been added to their Champions League squad as he nears a return from the ACL injury that has kept him out since January.
- Free agent Alex Oxlade‑Chamberlain has been training with Arsenal’s under‑21s, occasionally joining first‑team sessions, after his Besiktas contract was terminated in August.
- Oxlade‑Chamberlain arranged the stint through academy chief Per Mertesacker with Mikel Arteta’s approval and has featured in behind‑closed‑doors friendlies against Watford and Manchester United’s U‑21s.
- In interviews he lauded Jesus’ “sharp” finishing and singled out academy talents Max Dowman, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis‑Skelly for their ability and maturity.
- Jesus takes the European roster spot of 15‑year‑old Dowman, who suffered ankle ligament damage and faces around two months out, meeting UEFA’s 60‑day absence threshold for squad replacements.