Is Gabriel Jesus an Inter player? Not yet, but the mission by Giovanni Branchini to help gift the 19-year-old striker to Roberto Mancini is only on hold for a few months.
 

As we exclusively reported late last night, Inter have found an understanding with Palmeiras to take the striker in January at the conclusion of the Brazilian championship. This has now been backed up by the player himself who stated after the game with Sporting Recife that; “Me to Europe? It is already clear what will happen. My desire is to stay at Palmeiras and help them to win the championship. This is my short-term desire and it will make me very happy”. Win the Brazilian title then head to Europe to join Inter, like Gabriel Jesus explained himself; “It is already clear”.

Steve Mitchell @barafundler