The Tractor Boys are said to be among the clubs monitoring the Brazilian forward’s situation at the Emirates Stadium.
According to the Spanish publication, the East Anglian outfit are pursuing the 29-year-old marksman, who participated in Arsenal’s pre-season preparations but was omitted from Mikel Arteta’s matchday squad for the Super Cup win over Manchester City.
This situation suggests Jesus will seek a new club before the transfer market shuts, with both Everton and the Suffolk side having made enquiries to the North London club regarding a possible transfer.
Italian Serie A side Napoli engaged in discussions about acquiring his signature as they search for someone to fill the void left by Romelu Lukaku’s departure to Turkish side Fenerbahce last week.
However, those negotiations failed to progress, with the player apparently inclined to remain in English football while attempting to surpass Roberto Firmino’s record as the top-scoring Brazilian in the division – he now trails the former Liverpool man by just three goals.
The 64-times capped Selecao international progressed through Palmeiras’ youth system before switching to Manchester City in 2017 for £27m, then departing for Arsenal half a decade later in a £45m deal.
The South American is anticipated to leave Arsenal this summer (Image: PA)
He has accumulated 79 goals alongside 40 assists across 243 top-flight appearances. However, he managed just 14 Premier League outings last term, with a mere three of those from the kickoff, finding the net three times across 421 minutes of action.
Ipswich are seeking a more seasoned frontman to complement 22-year-old Emersonn, currently their primary attacking option. The number nine shirt has become available for a potential new recruit, with George Hirst anticipated to complete a move to Stoke City.
Town have demonstrated considerable ambition during this transfer window, evidenced by their activity in the market as well as their pursuit of World Cup winner Exequiel Palacios in midfield.
This particular target may prove beyond reach, assuming the interest is genuine.
Reaching an agreement with Arsenal presents one challenge, but securing personal terms with the player and persuading him to relocate to Suffolk represents an entirely different proposition. His reported salary at the Emirates Stadium vastly exceeds what the newly-promoted club could realistic offer, and established top-flight teams would likely take priority.
Should Arsenal sanction a temporary exit while subsidising part of his wages, a deal might become viable. Otherwise, this appears overly optimistic.
That said, anything is possible in football.