Mikel Arteta’s Premier League table-toppers are in desperate need of reinforcements for their central midfield department.
Mohamed Elneny is set to be out injured for a prolonged period of time, while youngster Albert Sambi Lokonga continues to struggle out on the pitch.
If crucial midfield cog Thomas Partey were to pick up a serious injury in the near future, Arsenal’s 2022/23 title challenge could be all but over as things stand.
Due to Brighton’s stubbornness with regards to the Ecuador international, which you certainly can’t blame them for, Arsenal have started exploring other options.
And according to Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein, two bona fide transfer gurus, Chelsea‘s Jorginho is one of them.
Arsenal eye shock late move for Jorginho
No, your screen does not need adjusting, Arsenal really could sign Jorginho on deadline day if their pursuit of Caicedo ends up in failure.
The Italian isn’t exactly the marquee signing most Gooners were hoping for, is he? Although it’s certainly better than nothing – and a better option in the middle of the park than Lokonga right now.
Jorginho, who famously finished third in the 2021 Ballon d’Or voting, has just six months remaining on his current deal, but Chelsea would still ask for a transfer fee to sign him.
The Blues’ willingness to sell at such short notice may also hinge on their mega-money pursuit of 2022 World Cup winner, Enzo Fernandez – who could end up costing over £100 million.
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