Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will reportedly make a decision on Friday on his future at Highbury.
The EU is expected to rule then on the future of the transfer system.
The Frenchman is apparently concerned about the outcome, and if the matter is not resolved to his satisfaction he may leave the north Londoners to retire from club football altogether.
Meanwhile, talks between UEFA, FIFA and players union FIFpro to discuss the transfer situation broke down last night.