Flamengo have opened talks over a deal to sign Jorginho from Arsenal in January.

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• Flamengo in negotiations with Gunners
• Want to sign Jorginho this month
• Require help from Mikel Arteta's side

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Per Globo, Flamengo have opened talks with Arsenal over a deal to sign the Italy international. The Gunners midfielder has a deal until this summer and can sign a pre-contract with a foreign club in January, but the Brazilian side are hopeful of securing his signature this month.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  If Flamengo are to bring him in this month, Arsenal would have to agree to let him go for nothing, and the report states they are hopeful Jorginho's good relationship with the Gunners board will sway matters. If Arsenal say no, however, Flamengo will pursue other targets.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Jorginho has only made six starts for Arsenal in the Premier League this season. He is said to be encouraged by the idea of playing in Brazil for the first time in his career.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Arsenal play Tottenham in a major north London derby in midweek. It remains to be seen if the Italy star will be involved.

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