Arsenal midfielder Jorginho could leave the club in January tRANSFER window due to a lack of consistent playing time, according to recent reports.
The 33-year-old has entered the last six months of his life Arsenal The deal originally saw him join the club halfway through the 2022/23 season from London rivals Chelsea for £12million and it looks increasingly unlikely that he will be offered a new contract.
The 57-capped Italian has been used sparingly by Mikel Arteta this season and has made just nine starts in all competitions, leaving him frustrated by a lack of first-team opportunities.
According to ESPNJorginho is now considering a move away and has been offered to Brazilian club Palmeiras following a meeting between the player's agent and Arsenal.
Palmeiras and his Brazilian side Flamengo are the two clubs that Brazil-born Jorginho, despite representing the Italian national team, would consider joining during the winter window.
Arsenal could be tempted to cash in on the midfielder in January before he leaves on a free in the summer, potentially freeing up funds that could be used to reinvest in the squad ahead of the second half of the season.
The Gunners are still in contention Premier League title despite being six points behind leaders Liverpool, but they have struggled for creativity and attacking inspiration in recent weeks – an issue made worse by a long-term injury to Bukayo Saka.
Arteta asked questions whether his side could make any additions during the January window to help solve their creative issues, but the Spaniard has kept his cards close to his chest in recent interviews, despite admitting he has put together a squad with “limitations ” during past windows.
“We are very aware because we have certain limitations in the squad and a lot of gaps to cover to become the team we want and then the availability of those players to deal with if you want,” Arteta recently confessed.
“Sometimes that means it's not possible. Bringing in bodies doesn't help at all. It's just someone who can immediately impact performance and bring something that we don't have. In this market it's very hard to come by.”