Arsenal secretly play a friendly behind closed doors before flying out on US preseason tour… and Jesus scores again

GABRIEL JESUS ​​was on the goalscoring list again as Arsenal played a secret friendly at London Colney.

The Gunners had one last run before flying off on their preseason tour of the United States.

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The in-house supposedly friendly ended 1:1 with Jesus adding to his preseason tally.

Jesus scored twice on his debut in the 5-3 win over Nuremberg in Arsenal’s first friendly last week.

It was just 90 seconds before the Brazilian thundered from the near post, hitting the bull’s eye.

Three goals in two games means the former Manchester City star has a flyer and Arsenal hope his form continues abroad.

Next up is a friendly against Everton in Baltimore on Sunday before heading to Florida to take on Orlando City.

Mikel Arteta’s side then meet Chelsea in the Florida Cup to round out their pre-season tour of the States.

The two clubs are in talks over a deal for N’Golo Kante and the Frenchman could complete the move before they play each other.

Kante’s contract expires next summer, so Chelsea risk losing him for nothing.

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But the Blues are ready to concede him now to avoid that nightmare scenario.

Thomas Tuchel’s side are reportedly wanting £33m for the midfielder but the Gunners believe they can snap him up for just over £16m next week.