However, Arsenal have now moved to mutually agree a slightly premature departure for Jorginho, allowing him to become a free agent and join Brazilian giants Flamengo in time for the inaugural expanded summer Club World Cup, which begins in the United States later this month.

Brazilian giants Flamengo announced the signing of midfielder Jorginho on Friday, after Arsenal confirmed a mutual agreement had been reached to end his contract with immediate effect.

Arsenal's Brazilian defensive rock Gabriel Magalhaes committed his future to the north London club until 2029 on Friday, extending a partnership that has become the cornerstone of manager Mikel Arteta's English Premier League title-chasing project.

Gunners star only completed a full training session for the first time on Friday ahead of latest World Cup qualifier in Barcelona

The former Arsenal star who ended up in jail for drugs smuggling, Spain beat France to enhance World Cup credentials.

Italy midfielder Jorginho has joined Brazilian club Flamengo following his departure from Arsenal. The 33-year-old was going to leave the Gunners when his deal ended on 30 June but the London club said they had "reached a mutual agreement with Jorginho to end his contract with immediate effect".

Martin Zubimendi has reportedly stunned Arsenal by cancelling his expected switch to The Emirates this summer as he holds out for a more illustrious move instead.

This transfer window provides an opportunity to recruit talent not just for next season, but beyond. How do Arteta and Berta marry the two?