Arsenal midfielder Jorginho could leave the club during January transfer window due to a lack of consistent playing time, according to recent reports.
The 33-year-old has come in over the past six months Arsenal contract that initially joined the club halfway through the 2022/23 season. from London rivals Chelsea for £12m and it looks increasingly unlikely that he will be offered a new contract.
The 57-capped Italy international has been used sparingly by Mikel Arteta this season, starting just nine times in all competitions, leaving him frustrated by his 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 fellow Brazilian side Flamengo are two clubs Jorginho, who was born in Brazil 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 campaign.
The gunners are still fighting for Premier League title despite being six points behind leaders Liverpool, but they have struggled for creativity and attacking inspiration in recent weeks – a problem that was exacerbated by Bukaya Saka’s long-term injury.
Arteta asked questions over whether his side could make any additions during the January window to address their creative woes, but the Spaniard has kept his cards close to his chest in recent interviews despite admitting he had forged a squad with “constraints” during past windows.
“We are very aware because we have certain limitations in the squad and a lot of gaps that we have to cover to become the team that we want and then the availability of those players to afford them if you want,” Arteta admitted recently.
“Sometimes that means it’s not possible. Bringing in a body doesn’t help at all. It’s just someone who can make an immediate impact on performance and bring something that we don’t have. In this market, that’s very difficult to achieve.”
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