Arsenal have joined a crowded market to find a shirt sponsor despite their current deal with Emirates still having two seasons to run.
The fact the FA Cup winners have begun their search so far in advance suggests Emirates, who have a stadium naming rights deal with Arsenal until 2028, want to continue only with the ground contract.
The airline, who are said to be disillusioned with football, are also expected not to renew their £10million-a-year FA Cup partnership that has one year to go.
It would also suit Arsenal to maximise their kit revenues by separating it from the stadium sponsorship.