Jorginho transfer news

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Italian midfielder Jorginho from London rivals Chelsea in a £12 million deal.

Jorginho is not the headline signing supporters were hoping for and it certainly goes against the profile of signing that Arsenal look to make nowadays. THE VERDICT: Arsenal were determined to get a midfielder in before Tuesday night's transfer deadline and Mikel Arteta is known to be a long-term admirer of Jorginho. Jorginho has signed an 18-month contract until the summer of 2024, although Arsenal do have an option to extend his stay by another year.

Arsenal are set to complete their January business with a £12 million deal for Jorginho.

If Xhaka or Odegaard fell to a lengthy injury, then that could cost Arsenal the points that make all the difference in the race. USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner has shown solidity as a shot-stopper and growth with the ball at his feet, but the drop-off in Arsenal's possession play would be pronounced if he had to step in for Aaron Ramsdale over a run of games. An option both deeper and as one of the two eights, the young Belgian has rather lost Arteta's trust after a bright start to his career when he joined from Anderlecht last season. No timescale was put on his recovery, but he is expected to miss most, if not all, of the remainder of the season. Jorginho may well prove to be a better fit at dictating play from deep than the Egyptian, he lacks the burst of pace of Partey to break the press as easily with ball carrying but there are few more experienced at building attacks from the base of midfield. Instead of a youthful injection, Arsenal have pivoted to make the sort of moves that a title contender makes. Make sure to tune in for coverage of the biggest games, stories, transfer news with Fabrizio Romano, and everything else going on in the world's most popular sport. Similarly, on the left side of defense, Gabriel has featured in some capacity during all but one of Arsenal's games this season (he has not missed a Premier League start since September 2021), Kiwior should allow him to at least rest up in the Europa League. Another body in central midfield would have been nice to have, but there were many around the club who expected to keep their powder dry for the summer when they still intend to sign Declan Rice, a player who They still have to face City twice; Pep Guardiola's side could wipe that lead away with the sort of imperious run that they have so often delivered in the second half of the season. And yet, this is a club that understands where they find themselves in and perhaps how hard it will be to get back there. At the start of January, Arsenal wanted to secure a top-tier young winger and, if possible, a left-sided center back.

All the latest transfer gossip from the Emirates Stadium, including updates on Arsene Wenger, Jorginho and the January window.

[Arsenal will pay £10million up front for the 31-year-old](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/breaking-arsenal-jorginho-transfer-caicedo-26115543) with a further £2million in add-ons which could hinge on conditions such as whether or not Arsenal win the Premier League. As per Sky Sports transfer expert Dharmesh Sheth, the north Londoners still want to sign both West Ham United captain Declan Rice and Brighton star Moises Caicedo at the end of the current campaign. [Todd Boehly was always willing to let the midfielder leave Stamford Bridge at the right price. [Rice](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/jorginho-arsenal-shirt-number-transfer-26115620) has also been heavily linked with a summer switch to the Emirates Stadium and football.london understands that [the Gunners still hold a keen interest](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-declan-rice-transfer-jorginho-26117365) in bringing the England international to the club this summer. If Napoli receive an irrefutable offer for Jorginho in January then it’s normal that we’d make our assessments." "In the match against Parma, there were scouts from teams like Arsenal and Chelsea. [here](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/jorginho-transfer-arsenal-title-boost-26120013). Arsenal were first linked with new signing Jorginho during the 2012/2013 season. ](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/jorginho-arsenal-transfer-chelsea-move-26113361)But not many expected Edu and Mikel Arteta to go in for the former Napoli man. It was here when the player's agent Joao Santos "I feel at home here and there is great enthusiasm in this place. The 31-year-old [joins on an initial 18-month contract with the option to extend by a further year.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/moises-caicedo-arsenal-transfer-jorginho-26115162)

Arsenal brought in three new signings in January, but their failure to land either of their top two targets could come back to bite them in the Premier ...

Whether it’s enough to see off the threat of Manchester City, however, remains to be seen. If he performs well when called upon and helps the team win the title, he will be a hero. The failure of Arsenal’s sporting director to close either of those two big deals has again seen many point the finger at his negotiating skills. How much of a difference would Caicedo have made had the Gunners managed to tempt Brighton into doing business? If he struggles and Arsenal fall away, he will be seen a panic buy that went horribly wrong. Jorginho goes against almost everything that Arsenal have done in the market over the past couple of years. Does it make Arsenal stronger and better equipped for a title run-in? Petr Cech failed to hit the standards he had set at Stamford Bridge, while David Luiz is not remembered too fondly, although he did play a key role in the FA Cup success of 2020. So in that regard, he could be a smart signing. While he is well stocked on the right side with William Saliba, Rob Holding and Ben White, the Arsenal boss had no left-footed options to cover for Gabriel. [Kiwior is clearly a far more unknown quantity](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/kiwior-gunner-arsenal-complete-signing-spezia-poland-centre-back-20m-deal/blt9e791012f259441d), but has only come initially to provide cover for Gabriel Magalhaes at centre-back. [The 28-year-old looks perfect for Arsenal](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-trossard-transfer-that-just-makes-sense/bltb1958facc9dcf7e8) and should play a major role over the second half of the season.

Arsenal have rounded off their January business with a move for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho despite Jamie Carragher having already given a scathing ...

The Italian international has made 18 Premier League appearances for Chelsea this season, scoring on two occasions. [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) icon Carragher has not given his view on the move as of yet, but his previous comments on the Gunners signing older Chelsea players suggest he wouldn't be on board. Jorginho, 31, will certainly be aiming to enjoy a better time of things after his move. Goalkeeper Cech signed for Arsenal ahead of the 2015/16 season having fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. Compatriot Willian was an unmitigated disaster at the Emirates after arriving from Chelsea. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) showdown with [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc) at Goodison Park on Saturday. And I wouldn’t have bought Luiz! In the end, the trio were all severely underwhelming signings. I wouldn’t have bought Willian! That’s a mistake before it’s happened. That’s just stupid.” [David Luiz](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/david-luiz), [Willian](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/willian) and [Petr Cech](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/petr-cech) all making the move over recent seasons.

The Gunners are also in talks with Crystal Palace over a loan move for young midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, football.london understands whilst Mohamed Elneny ...

Time is now running out for any additional midfield recruitments but Arteta's aforementioned comments certainly suggest that he would like more than just one Jorginho if Lokonga does leave before the transfer window slams shut. Considering Lokonga is set to leave and Elneny is not expected to be back anytime soon, the Spaniard's comments could suggest that the addition of Jorginho won't end Arsenal's pursuit of midfielders before this evening's deadline. The Gunners are also in talks with Crystal Palace over a loan move for young midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, football.london understands whilst Mohamed Elneny is set for an extended spell on the sidelines as his knee injury has proven to be more serious than initially feared. In this market, it’s pretty complicated to do that. [Arsenal agree £12m Jorginho transfer as Brighton Moises Caicedo stance unchanged](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/breaking-arsenal-jorginho-transfer-caicedo-26115543) [Jorginho Arsenal shirt number 'leaked' as Edu agrees £12m Chelsea transfer on deadline day](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/jorginho-arsenal-shirt-number-chelsea-26117528) [Moises Caicedo to Arsenal transfer explained as Edu makes surprise Jorginho move](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/moises-caicedo-arsenal-transfer-jorginho-26115162) [Arsenal cannot copy enviable but scattergun Brighton transfer strategy amid Moises Caicedo bid](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-moises-caicedo-bid-brighton-26114483) [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-deadline-day-live-26113705) [Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/jorginho-arsenal-shirt-number-transfer-26115620) have agreed a deal with London rivals [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/jorginho-arsenal-shirt-number-transfer-26115620) to sign central midfielder [Jorginho](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/jorginho-arsenal-shirt-number-transfer-26115620), football.london understands.