Barcelona are closing in on the signing of striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal.The clubs are in advanced talks over a proposed deal of around €10million (£8.5m; $11.6m), with Barcelona viewing Jesus as a market opportunity that they could not pass up. Head coach Hansi Flick is keen on the 29-year-old Brazilian, with Barcelona seeking to replenish their forward line after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.The La Liga club maintain the proposed deal for Jesus does not signal the end of their pursuit of Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, who they will attempt to complete a deal for before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.Barcelona have also been pursuing Julian Alvarez, who has also been of interest to Arsenal, throughout this summer, but Atletico have made it clear in recent days with multiple public statements that they do not wish to sell the Argentine forward to the Catalan club. In July, Atletico reported Barcelona to the Spanish FA (RFEF) over their perceived improper pursuit of Alvarez, with the complaint relating to an alleged breach of ethics between the clubs. Barca said they were notified about the report by the end of July and the RFEF started an internal investigation.Is Christos Tzolis the perfect fit for Arsenal?Art de Roché and Rachael TindeJesus, meanwhile, was not in Mikel Arteta’s 20-player matchday squad for the 3-0 Community Shield final victory over Manchester City, nor for the 4-0 opening-day win over Coventry City.The Athletic reported in May that Arsenal would demand up to £20million ($26.8m) for the striker this summer. Multiple clubs enquired about the possibility of signing Jesus, with Arsenal quoting between £18m ($24.1m) and £20m ($26.8m) to them. His Arsenal contract expires next summer.