Gabriel Jesus is not training with the Arsenal first team, manager Mikel Arteta has revealed. The Gunners boss admitted the decision was made due to an overinflated squad. Jesus is currently training away from the main Gunners group amid uncertainty over his futureGettyWhen asked about the Brazilian’s absence, Arteta said: “It’s something to do with the numbers that we have in the squad.“Personal situations, whatever they are, I think it’s clear.”Jesus, who arrived from Manchester City in a £45million deal in 2022, is surplus to requirements at the Emirates. Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres are the first-choice strikers, while even midfielder Mikel Merino appears to be preferred over Jesus up front.talkSPORT understands Napoli are among the clubs keen on signing the 29-year-old, who has less than one year remaining on his current deal.Jesus was left out of the Arsenal squad for both of the club’s first two competitive fixtures this season. The Gunners currently have 25 senior players on their books and can only name 20 in their matchday squad, despite Arteta’s protests. Chelsea infamously operate a ‘bomb squad’ policy, forcing unwanted players to train separately to the main group, and Jesus appears to be experiencing a similar situation at Arsenal. Arsenal transfer latesttalkSPORT understands the Gunners are actively pursuing a late deal for wantaway Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez.“Don’t go there!” Arteta said when asked about the reports linking Arsenal to the Argentina superstar on Thursday. Atletico Madrid are refusing to sell Alvarez to Barcelona, meaning Arsenal could be in businessShutterstock EditorialIn terms of outgoings, another forward unlikely to stay at the Emirates this summer is Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazilian is set to become the club’s record departure after a £58million deal was agreed with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. Arteta said: “It’s another personal situation that we are dealing with. “I think everyone knows and recognises, whatever the outcome it is, it’s because everyone has agreed to that.”Ethan Nwaneri also faces an uncertain future at the club, but Arteta refused to comment on speculation surrounding the academy graduate. “No news on that,” Arteta said.