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By morning, however, it became clear that while Jorginho had indeed been offered to Palmeiras, the club is not pursuing the opportunity. The primary reason outlined is that Palmeiras is focusing on securing Andreas Pereira as a top priority for their midfield. There remains hope that a deal can be struck for Pereira, whose contract situation seems to be fluid.
The Situation with Andreas Pereira
Andreas Pereira is currently contracted with Fulham until the summer, and while Jorginho's offer from Arsenal brought about discussions, it seems that Palmeiras is assessing other options simultaneously. The club has described the situation with Jorginho as part of the usual influx of offers they receive from agents — a staggering number that reportedly hits around twenty daily.