Arsenal players are planning a touching tribute to stricken injured team-mate Gabriel Jesus ahead of their clash against arch-rivals Tottenham on Wednesday night.

Mail Sport can reveal Mikel Arteta’s players have discussed the idea of wearing specially designed shirts ahead of this evening’s derby showdown.

It is understood the shirts would carry Jesus’ name, his squad number 9 and a get well soon message.

Jesus is a hugely popular member of the squad at the Emirates and news of his anterior cruciate ligament injury has rocked the squad.

And the Brazil international’s colleagues want to show their solidarity with the gesture ahead of the North London derby tonight.

Jesus will miss the rest of the season after suffering the serious knee injury in Sunday’s loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup.

A statement from Arsenal read: ‘Further to being substituted with an injury during our match with Manchester United on Sunday, Gabriel Jesus has received extensive assessments, scans and specialist reviews which have confirmed that he has sustained an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

‘Gabby will undergo surgery in the coming days and will soon begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme.

‘We will continue to keep everyone updated with Gabby’s recovery, with everyone at the club fully focused on supporting Gabby to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible.’