Arsenal’s “world class” ace is considering a move away in January as agents meet with the club

While Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta they certainly can’t afford to have the regulars leave in the middle Premier League in the title race, there are some members of his team who face an uncertain future.

Arsenal are preparing for the FA Cup clash against Man United

Much of the talk at the Emirates Stadium this week has focused on January and whether Arsenal will indeed back Arteta with quality signings in a bid to boost their chances of a first domestic title in over 20 years.

However, on the pitch, Arteta is busy preparing his side for the all-important FA Cup third-round clash against Premier League rivals Manchester United – and the Spaniard will be looking to mount an inspirational cup run similar to their 2020 triumph.

Arteta won his first trophy during his debut season in charge of the Gunners that year, coming from behind to beat Chelsea at an empty Wembley Stadium amid the pandemic.

Since then, Arteta has won just two Community Shields and the Arsenal manager is under pressure to deliver more major silverware, more than five years after he was appointed to replace Unai Emery.

“It’s a big part of our history, we’ve won it 14 times and it’s a competition that’s very close to us,” he said Arteta on the importance of the FA Cup for Arsenal.

“It’s a great game to play against a huge club and also a very special occasion with the number of fans they’re going to bring, so it’s a very big game.

“The memory of winning something, celebrating and sharing it with your people is the ultimate goal. I’ll never forget the process and the people you meet, but overall I have great memories of the competition.”

If Arteta is to bring in trophies this season, he will need all the stars available, especially given the bad luck they have had with injuries this season. That being said, there are those who could take their future into their own hands.

Thomas Partey and Jorginho contracts expire at the end of this season, and there is no sign of an extension for either player.

Jorginho is considering leaving Arsenal in January

According to ESPN, it is believed Jorginho is considering leaving Arsenal in Januaryand his goal is to potentially join one of the two clubs in Brazil.

Palmeiras and Flamengo are thought to be the only South American clubs to entertain this month. The 33-year-old’s agents have already held a meeting with Palmeiras and offered the Brazilian side the chance to sign him.

It is stressed that there is no formal offer on the table yet and no transfer talks underway, but Jorginho’s representatives are assessing possible landing spots for the former Chelsea star, who is a favorite among his team-mates.

“I know him a lot, so it’s nice to play with him, he knows me well,” said the Arsenal striker Kai Havertz on Jorginho last season.

“He makes my life easier, he’s a world-class player.”

The £110,000 a week the midfielder played an important role in Arsenal’s first team towards the end of the 2023/24 season. and has featured regularly as a reliable sidekick under Arteta this season.