Arsenal now appear open to signing a new striker during January's transfer window after the season-ending injury suffered by Gabriel Jesus and amid Bukayo Saka's continued absence.

Flamengo are believed to have held talks with Jorginho and his representatives. But according to Brazilian newspaper O Dia, the financial demands laid out by the Arsenal man are ' out of touch '. Flamengo have therefore rejected his contract terms and sent a counter-offer to see if they can land Jorginho without breaking the bank.

Arsenal have previously been interested in Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko; Gunners are working to sign a striker in January after selling Eddie Nketiah and suffering an injury to Gabriel Jesus; Santiago Gimenez,

Arsenal have had a quiet winter transfer window, but there could be some activity before the February 3 deadline.Manager Mikel Arteta recently said that the club are short in the attacking department

Benjamin Sesko and Victor Osimhen are the main two centre-forwards who Arsenal are constantly said to be interested in signing throughout this winter transfer window