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title: "Tottenham: McLeish thrilled by Jesus transfer news"
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author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2022-05-28T12:05:37Z"
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# Tottenham: McLeish thrilled by Jesus transfer news

**Former Scotland manager turned [Sky Sports pundit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iabwu28AAQs) has been left thrilled by some [Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) transfer news involving Man City star Gabriel Jesus.**

### **The Lowdown: Lilywhites ‘set’ for Jesus battle…**

Spurs and transfer chief Fabio Paratici, as per [reliable reports](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/05/23/exclusive-tottenham-battle-arsenal-pursuit-gabriel-jesus), are eyeing a move for the Brazil international after his impressive finish to the 2021/2022 [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) season.

[Tottenham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-developments-2/)

Jesus ended last campaign with a brilliant [six top flight goals in seven of his last appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gabriel-jesus/leistungsdaten/spieler/363205) under manager Pep Guardiola as the South American becomes heavily linked with an Eastlands exit.

The 25-year-old is now on manager Antonio Conte’s radar as [Mike McGrath of The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/05/23/exclusive-tottenham-battle-arsenal-pursuit-gabriel-jesus) claims Spurs are ‘set to rival’ north London neighbours Arsenal for his signature.

### The Latest: McLeish reacts…

McLeish, giving his take in reaction to the news, has been left thrilled – claiming Jesus is ‘tremendous’ and would be brilliant back-up to star man Harry Kane.

He explained to [Football Insider:](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-could-be-about-to-make-tremendous-signing-as-luis-diaz-cited-pundit/)

*“The five games at the end of the season, he was tremendous. He showed his real quality. He’s a guy who’s coming to the peak of his powers.*

“*He may not be the best prolific goalscorer we’ve ever seen but he could evolve to give a better contribution and to score goals. At Tottenham, okay, there’s a pressure on them because of where Conte’s taken them but it won’t be the same pressure he’s under at Man City.*

*“He could definitely could be cover for Harry Kane.”*

### The Verdict: Brilliant option…

Still yet to hit his prime and already proven in England, we believe Jesus is certainly a brilliant option.

Steve McManaman recently branded the striker a ‘[superstar](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jesus-man-city-real-madrid-23794650)‘ for his incredible recent form, and with a price tag of around[£55 million](https://www.espn.co.uk/football/soccer-transfers/story/4669486/gabriel-jesus-future-arsenal-unsure-on-transfer-after-55m-demand-from-manchester-city), there is an argument to be had that it’s a fairly do-able move on paper.

Amassing over [half a century of caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gabriel-jesus/leistungsdaten/spieler/363205) for Brazil at international level, his [58 goals and 32 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gabriel-jesus/leistungsdaten/spieler/363205) in the top flight alone back just how threatening he can be in the final third.

As Tottenham gear up for a transfer battle with Arsenal, Conte could be overjoyed if Paratici manages to win the tussle for Jesus.

***In other news: Conte could see ‘one of the best in the world’ join Tottenham after behind-the-scenes development…find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/spurs-transfer-rumours-inter-milan-skriniar-conte-update-thfc/)***