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Besiktas are actively pursuing a move for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, according to Turkish outlet Fanatik. The Brazil international has fallen down the pecking order at the Gunners, and he is presently the third-choice striker behind Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz. Jesus has been linked with a move to Serie A with Napoli in recent days, and it has been reported that he is ‘fully embraced‘ about the idea of joining the Naples club. Amid this, Besiktas have joined the pursuit of the 29-year-old, and they have ‘contacted’ the Gunners regarding the possibility of landing the striker’s services. Initial contact has been established to understand the player’s financial terms and Arsenal’s requirements. The Gunners are said to be demanding at least £20 million. Besiktas have already done business with Arsenal this summer, having signed Leandro Trossard for £17m. They seem keen on landing Jesus as their marquee striker signing. Jesus could leave Arsenal with multiple clubs interested Napoli made contact with Jesus’ representative last week, but a deal depends on multiple exits. First of all, the Naples outfit are looking to part ways with Romelu Lukaku. The 33-year-old seems close to making the switch to Turkey with Fenerbahce in the coming days. Napoli still need to offload Noa Lang and Lorenzo Lucca before a deal for Jesus becomes a ‘very concrete’ possibility. Hence, a transfer is far from straightforward. On the other hand, Besiktas seem prepared to negotiate right away. They signed Trossard from Arsenal for £17m, and could be willing to spend £20m to land Jesus. However, Jesus would undoubtedly have to accept a huge pay cut. Trossard, who earned £180,000 per week in his final year at Arsenal, agreed on £133,500 weekly at Besiktas. That constitutes a pay cut of almost 26 percent. The Belgian ace is the highest earner at the Istanbul outfit, and Jesus may have to accept something similar to join the club. The former Manchester City man earns £265,000 per week at Arsenal. It may require a 50 percent salary reduction from his side to reunite with Trossard at Besiktas this summer. Whether Jesus is prepared to make such a big financial sacrifice for regular game time remains to be seen. He could hold out for Napoli, who could provide a higher package. Stats from Capology