Jorginho’s injury and transfer situations at Arsenal both remain uncertain at this stage, according to a report.
James Olley reports for ESPN that Jorginho faces a race against time to play for Arsenal again this season, after suffering a rib injury earlier this month.
Mikel Arteta already confirmed on Tuesday that the player is set to be out for a few weeks, which would put him in line for a mid-May return at the earliest.
That only leaves the home game against Newcastle United on May 18th, the away game against Southampton on May 25th, and a possible Champions League final on May 31st, if applicable.
As well as the fitness uncertainty surrounding Jorginho, it’s also not confirmed what will happen to him this summer.
The midfielder’s contract expires in June, and ESPN report that his representatives met with both Palmeiras and Flamengo during the January transfer window.
But though Flamengo are the current favourites, the report adds that extending Jorginho’s Arsenal stay hasn’t been entirely ruled out yet.
Jorginho has made 26 appearances for Arsenal this season, including just 16 starts from the Gunners’ 52 available fixtures. The Italian international hasn’t missed a single squad through injury or suspension, but he’s clearly not part of Arteta’s first-choice midfield at this stage.