The agents of a "sensational" Arsenal player have now jetted out to hold a meeting over a potential move away from the Emirates Stadium, according to a report.
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Andrea Berta is poised to become the Gunners' new sporting director, and while fans may be crying out for the Italian to sign a new striker as the first port of call, there have been suggestions he is also keen on overhauling the midfield.
Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi remains Berta's top target in midfield, although it is not yet a done deal, with the Spaniard potentially in line to take Thomas Partey's spot in the starting XI, as the Ghanaian is out of contract at the end of the season.
Mikel Arteta is also believed to be a big fan of a different La Liga midfielder, however, with a report revealing the north Londoners are now very keen on signing Barcelona's Marc Casado, although the Spaniard is protected by a huge £83m release clause.
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There may be a need to bring in more than one new central midfielder this summer, given that there is also major doubt over Jorginho's future, and reports from Brazil have revealed the Italian's agents have now jetted out to discuss a move to Flamengo (via Sport Witness).
There is reportedly already a verbal agreement in place for the midfielder to join the Brazilian club on a three-year deal, and his reps have now held a meeting with Flamengo sporting director Jose Boto.
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The 33-year-old's contract is set to expire at the end of the campaign, meaning he will be able to join Flamengo on a free transfer.
"Sensational" Jorginho playing sporadic role this season
The central midfielder has been impressive for the Gunners in the past, being lauded as "sensational" by BBC journalist Dan George, but he has started to play a lesser role in Arteta's side this season, although he has played his part from the sidelines.
The Brazil-born midfielder has featured 12 times in the Premier League, with many of those appearances coming from the bench, and at 33-years-old he is arguably in the twilight years of his career, so it is probably wise to sanction his departure.
A return to the country of his birth could be a fitting end to Jorginho's career, and Arsenal are now tasked with bringing in a suitable replacement for the £110k-per-week maestro, having identified a number of potential targets.