Jorginho

Arsenal are among the clubs exploring a possible move for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho before the transfer deadline. The Premier League leaders are very ...

Any move Arsenal make for Jorginho may well depend on the success of Chelsea’s efforts to secure Fernandez. [Champions League](https://theathletic.com/football/champions-league/) and [Europa League](https://theathletic.com/football/europa-league/) with Chelsea, while he also won the [European Championship](https://theathletic.com/football/european-championship/) with [Italy](https://theathletic.com/football/team/italy/) in 2020. Arsenal have now expressed an interest in Italy international Jorginho. [the Premier League business done so far](https://theathletic.com/4039919/2023/01/03/premier-league-transfer-deals-january-window-2023/), get [the latest from David Ornstein](https://theathletic.com/4135097/2023/01/30/ornstein-porro-spurs-chelsea-world-cup-fernandez/) on the deals in the pipeline and read our [club-by-club guide](https://theathletic.com/4124026/2023/01/30/premier-league-transfers-deadline-day/) to the moves that could yet happen. [Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/arsenal/) are among the clubs exploring a possible move for [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/) midfielder [Jorginho](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jorginho-MvC0hVi06208wo5E/) before the transfer deadline. [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/) leaders are very light on cover for first-choice holding midfielder [Thomas Partey](https://theathletic.com/football/player/thomas-partey-WvYPPsYnodFQ5XO1/), with [Mohamed Elneny](https://theathletic.com/football/player/mohamed-elneny-fPweHDfEZTmUJqFs/) absent through injury.

C. helsea midfielder Jorginho and Everton's Amadou Onana have emerged as a possible solutions to Arsenal's search for a midfield signing before the transfer ...

Jorginho has always prioritised staying at Stamford Bridge and has asked for a slight increase in wages, from £120,000-a-week to £150,000-a-week. [helsea](/topic/chelsea) midfielder [Jorginho](/topic/jorginho) and [Everton](/topic/everton)’s [Amadou Onana](/topic/amadou-onana) have emerged as a possible solutions to [Arsenal](/topic/arsenal)’s search for a midfield signing before the [transfer window](/topic/transfer-window) shuts on Tuesday. The 31-year-old is open to staying at Chelsea and has held contract negotiations with the club earlier this season.

Arsenal are one of several clubs who hope to sign Chelsea midfielder Jorginho before the end of the January transfer window, according to reports.

Premier League [suggest that Chelsea are close to striking a £105m deal for Benfica’s midfielder Enzo Fernandez](https://www.eurosport.com/football/transfers/2022-2023/chelsea-make-new-105m-bid-for-benfica-midfielder-enzo-fernandez-ahead-of-transfer-deadline-reports_sto9363420/story.shtml), and they could countenance a sale of Jorginho to go some way to balance the books rather than lose him for nothing in the summer. [Transfer news - LIVE](https://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/transfers/2022-2023/liveevent.shtml) [Chelsea make new £105m bid for Benfica midfielder Fernandez - reports](https://www.eurosport.com/football/transfers/2022-2023/chelsea-make-new-105m-bid-for-benfica-midfielder-enzo-fernandez-ahead-of-transfer-deadline-reports_sto9363420/story.shtml) [Caicedo, Fernandez and Cancelo - the deadline day deals that could still happen](https://www.eurosport.com/football/transfers/2022-2023/january-transfer-deadline-day-moises-caicedo-enzo-fernandez-and-joao-cancelo-the-deals-that-could-ha_sto9363223/story.shtml) Jorginho is just one of several players out of contract at the end of the season at Chelsea, with fellow veteran midfielder N’Golo Kante looking likely to leave after struggling with injury this season. WIth a day left for clubs to make additions, Jorginho has emerged as a target not just for the summer, when his contract at Stamford Bridge is up, but for the rest of this season. Arsenal sit five points clear at the top of the Premier League at the midway point in the season but are without midfielders Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny due to injury.

Arsenal could make a surprise move for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho on transfer deadline day, with hopes of signing Moises Caicedo dwindling.

[Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1620129461038649344) claims the Premier League leaders have approached Chelsea to enquire about his services, with the Blues willing to cash in on him this month. [Mikel Arteta](/latest/mikel-arteta) is insistent on adding to his midfield options before the January transfer window slams shut at 11pm on Tuesday amid a Premier League title race with [Manchester City](/latest/manchester-city-fc). [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4139070/2023/01/30/jorginho-arsenal-transfer-chelsea/), Arsenal are among clubs eyeing a potential deal for Jorginho before the January transfer deadline. Chelsea hope to complete a £115m deal for Benfica midfielder Ezno Fernandez on deadline day, which would push Jorginho closer to the exit door. [Arsenal](/latest/arsenal-fc) have reportedly launched a surprise pursuit of [Chelsea](/latest/chelsea-fc) midfielder Jorginho ahead of deadline day. Arsenal could make a surprise move for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho on transfer deadline day, with hopes of signing Moises Caicedo dwindling.

Down to the last six months of his Chelsea contract, there are reports Arsenal have made an offer for Italy international midfielder Jorginho.

It is also not out of the question that he could sign a new contract to remain with the Blues, although he has dropped down the pecking order recently under Graham Potter. His contract only runs to June 30, but nonetheless it is reported that Chelsea will want a fairly large fee to let him leave six months early. Down to the last six months of his Chelsea contract, there are reports Arsenal have made an offer for Italy international midfielder Jorginho.

Arsenal are considering a bid for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho before the end of the January transfer window.

Graham Potter's team could free up room for the Argentine by offloading Jorginho this month, with [Conor Gallagher also linked with an exit as Everton circle](https://www.goal.com/en/news/everton-table-40m-offer-chelsea-gallagher-blues-eye-enzo-fernandez-deal/blt62dbe085d8a31621). The day before that game, the Blues will face Fulham at Stamford Bridge. However, they may be reluctant to help strengthen their London rivals, who are pushing to win the Premier League title this season.

Arsenal are considering making a late bid for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho to boost their Premier League title hopes - almost 10 years after they first tried ...

Normally, Chelsea would be unwilling to sell a player to Arsenal because of their rivalry - but there is not much of a battle between the two clubs this season. If there was ever a time for Jorginho to join Arsenal, it is now. And in the end it was decided that I remain here. Rumours suggested the Blues were willing to let him leave Stamford Bridge and a move to Arsenal was even being considered. [considering a late swoop](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-chelsea-jorginho-caicedo-29090073) to sign the Italy international, 31, after failing to agree a transfer fee for [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc) midfielder Moises Caicedo. I am excited to play in such an intense league for a team that gives everything to play and win." He has also featured in three [FA Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fa-cup) finals and two Carabao Cup finals. The Blues are rebuilding a new squad made up of young, promising talent - with Jorginho tipped to leave sooner rather than later. Chelsea took advantage by snapping up the 26-year-old - a move that proved to be one of the best transfers in their recent history. A move to Emirates did not seem on the cards for Jorginho a few days ago, but Arsenal have actually been linked with the midfielder before. Speculation was quashed when Jorginho signed a new contract with Napoli in December 2015, but Wenger remained interested in him. In the match against Parma there were scouts from teams like Arsenal and Chelsea.

Chelsea are open to selling Jorginho on transfer deadline day as Arsenal express interest in bringing the midfielder to north London.

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). That’s life. [Chelsea News](https://www.chelsea-news.co/2023/01/i-want-him-to-be-a-warrior-chelsea-legend-frank-leboeufs-blues-column/) earlier in the month. [Moises Caicedo](https://metro.co.uk/tag/moises-caicedo/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1). [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) are open to selling Jorginho on transfer deadline day as [Arsenal ](https://metro.co.uk/tag/arsenal-fc/)express interest in bringing the midfielder to north London.

With Chelsea looking set for Enzo Fernandez, Arsenal see a chance to sign Jorginho before the deadline. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Negotiations are now ongoing regarding the [Iran](/soccer/team?id=469) international, who is one of two or three options being explored as Les Olympiens aim to bring in a new striker on Deadline Day. Empoli are aiming to replace Bajrami with [Emanuel Vignato](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/250644/Emanuel-Vignato) from [Bologna](/soccer/team?id=107). A medical will be completed tomorrow with the Spaniard set to sign a contract that will last until 2024 and include the option for another year. Leeds [made headlines on Monday](/soccer/leeds-united-engleeds/story/4865329/mckennie-calls-joining-usa-players-at-leeds-cherry-on-cake) by bringing in American midfielder [Weston McKennie](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/256715/weston-mckennie). United are unwilling to let her leave so close to the [WSL](/soccer/league/_/name/eng.w.1) transfer deadline despite having been in contract talks with the striker for months but making little progress. In addition, Spurs' outgoing right-back [Djed Spence](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/267711/Djed-Spence) has landed in [France](/soccer/team?id=478) for a medical before signing for [Stade Rennais](/soccer/team?id=169) on loan, [per Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1620180341066711040). [Tottenham Hotspur](/soccer/team?id=367) and [Sporting CP](/soccer/team?id=2250) have reached an agreement for [Pedro Porro](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/268533/Pedro-Porro) after a long meeting, with terms of €45 million having now been agreed, [Fabrizio Romano reports](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1620155692098424832). - On top of that, 31-year-old Jorginho's contract is set to end in the summer, meaning he could depart as a free agent. Any move Arsenal make for Jorginho could depend on whether the Blues sign However, Roma are saying the deal must include a guaranteed obligation for the permanent transfer if it is to be completed. - Stream on ESPN+:

ARSENAL are reportedly 'close' to sealing a sensational swoop for Chelsea's contract rebel Jorginho.Mikel Arteta is on the search for a midfielder wit.

[Brighton](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/brighton/) could be open to selling before the end of the transfer window but are holding out for £80m. [Arsenal](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196653/arsenal/) are also preparing another offer for Caicedo in the region of £70m with £5m worth of add-ons. [Caicedo after reportedly seeing a £70million bid rejected](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21207205/arsenal-moises-caicedo-transfer-bid-brighton-de-zerbi/) for the Ecuadorian. [FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting/20812234/free-bets/) [Caicedo](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/moises-caicedo/) has been told to [stay away from training](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21194197/moises-caicedo-arsenal-brighton-training/) until after the deadline passes and was excluded from [Brighton's FA Cup win over Liverpool](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21203337/brighton-liverpool-match-report-fa-cup-mitoma/) at the weekend. Arsenal could sign Jorginho as an alternative and are looking to take advantage of the fact he is out of contract in the summer. [Brighton so far refusing to sell number one target Moises Caicedo.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21211636/arsenal-launching-third-moises-caicedo-transfer-brighton/)

Arsenal transfer news: The Gunners could be in for a hectic transfer deadline day as Mikel Arteta looks to secure his midfield signing.

[Arsenal](/latest/arsenal-fc) could have a busy transfer deadline day in store as incoming and outgoing business brews ahead of the January window slamming shut at 11pm. It may come as a blow to Arsenal now, but Arteta will likely be at the forefront of suitors in the summer transfer window. [report](https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1620173541974089729) the Gunners are 'close' to signing Jorginho due to figures at Stamford Bridge preferring the 31-year-old to leave over Conor Gallagher. [Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/30/chelsea-enzo-fernandez-bid-105m-english-transfer-record-benfica?CMP=share_btn_tw) report that the Blues could also launch a stunning pursuit of Caicedo, who Graham Potter coached at the Amex Stadium. Brighton and Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo has been a priority and the subject of two rejected bids, but Chelsea's Jorginho is also a name to keep tabs on as the countdown to the deadline ticks on. Arsenal transfer news: The Gunners could be in for a hectic transfer deadline day as Mikel Arteta looks to secure his midfield signing.

Arsenal are seriously considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho; the Gunners are still prepared to do a deal for Brightons Moises Caicedo if the ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. One of the most important factors behind Arsenal's success this season is that they have been able to keep Thomas Partey fit. Arsenal's recruitment in recent years has centred on the long-term but right now, top of the Premier League and with the added burden of European commitments to come, a short-term solution is needed.

The Chelsea midfielder clearly thinks highly of one Arsenal star in Gabriel Martinelli as reports emerge suggesting the Gunners are keen on bringing the ...

[HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-jorginho-transfer-martinelli-arteta-29091144#comments-wrapper) Should Arsenal sign Jorginho before the January transfer window shuts? I was just waiting for the opportunity to play for Brazil." Asked if anyone had tried to get him to represent Italy, Martinelli name-dropped the Chelsea ace. He told Globo, adding: "As I’ve said before, my dream was always to play for Brazil. [Italy international](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/italy-football-team) [Jorginho](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jorginho) once tried to persuade [Gabriel Martinelli](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/gabriel-martinelli) to repesent the Azzurri and could soon consider himself a club team-mate of the winger as [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) take an interest in the [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) midfielder. [Qatar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/qatar) [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive), but has previously revealed how the Blues ace tried to entice him into choosing Italy as his national team.

football.london takes a look at how things stand at the Emirates Stadium heading into the final day of the January transfer window with Arsenal keen to get ...

[Marquinhos will join Norwich City for the remainder of the season](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/breaking-marquinhos-arsenal-norwich-loan-26106577). [Real Sociedad are adamant Martin Zubimendi will stay](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/zubimendi-arsenal-transfer-moises-caicedo-26109653) despite interest, while Ibrahima Bamba played 90 minutes for Vittoria Guimaraes on Monday night, which would seem to suggest he's set to stay. The Italian has just six months remaining on his contract and Chelsea would be willing to let him go for the right price if they're able to bring in Enzo Fernandez from Benfica. [player's pleas on social media to be allowed a move](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/moises-caicedo-statement-arsenal-chelsea-26095889). Arsenal insist they had nothing to do with the posts and are respectful of the Seagulls stance, but remain hopeful a deal could be done if Roberto De Zerbi's side can bring in a replacement. Mikel Arteta wants a squad capable of competing for both the Premier League and Europa League in the second half of the season and would like to bring in more options. [Arsenal do have an interest in is Jorginho](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/jorginho-arsenal-transfer-chelsea-move-26113361). The deal hinges on whether Fulham can free up a loan space in their squad by making Shane Duffy's temporary transfer from Brighton a permanent one. Edu has submitted two bids for the Ecuador but both have been rejected. "We have some necessities and if something else is available the club is willing to try to do it when it’s reasonable and hopefully it’s a player that can improve our squad." It's looking like it will be a hectic end to the January transfer window for Arsenal. Edu has plenty of irons in the fire as we head into the final few hours of the month.

Ally McCoist has warned Arsenal that they are about to make a transfer mistake on deadline day if they sign Chelsea's Jorginho.

I know you want a squad of 18.” Wow! “There is some of that (the fact that I am a Chelsea fan).

All the latest Arsenal transfer chatter from the last 24 hours, including updates on Jorginho, the Gunners' move for Moises Caicedo and Martin Zubimendi.

Taking to Twitter, Romano said: "Understand Iván Fresneda will stay at Valladolid in January unless there are twists in the final hours. Chelsea are understood to be willing to let the Italian international leave before the window closes if the fee is suitable as they near a deal for Benfica's Enzo Fernandez. Fresneda was also captured reassuring Valladolid fans that he would not be leaving over the weekend. This means a deal for Spaniard looks highly unlikely at this stage. The interest does not necessarily mean that Arsenal are giving up hope of signing Caicedo before the window slams shut at 11pm on Tuesday. Arsenal are considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho football.london understands.

Arsenal have agreed a £12m deal with Chelsea to sign Italy midfielder Jorginho. The 31-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Napoli in 2014, is into the final six ...

He was born in Brazil but moved to Italy at the age of 15 and opted to play for the Azzurri at international level. Capped 46 times, he was part of the Italy side that beat England to win Euro 2020 at Wembley in July 2021. Jorginho has scored 29 goals in 213 appearances for Chelsea, winning the Champions League, Europa League, Uefa Super Cup and Fifa Club World Cup during his time at at the club. Mikel Arteta's side are five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand on the sides immediately below them. Brighton say Caicedo is not for sale and it looks increasingly likely the Ecuador midfielder will remain at the club after the 11pm deadline. The 31-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Napoli in 2018, is into the final six months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.

The Italy midfielder is set to undergo a medical and sign a one-and-a-half-year deal.

Arsenal are keen to bolster their midfield and have turned attention to the 31-year-old having been rebuffed by Brighton in their attempts to sign Moises Caicedo. The Premier League leaders have had a bid accepted by their London rivals and the Italy midfielder is set to undergo a medical and sign a one-and-a-half-year deal. Arsenal are set to sign Chelsea midfielder Jorginho in a £12million deadline-day deal, the PA news agency understands.

Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho for around £12m. The 31-year-old Italy international, who joined the Blues from ...

Chelsea midfielder, out of contract in June, is due for medical · Brighton determined to hold on to midfielder Moisés Caicedo.

He also helped [Italy win Euro 2020](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jul/11/italy-crush-england-dreams-after-winning-euro-2020-on-penalties). [trying to add depth](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/25/mikel-arteta-admits-mohamed-elneny-injury-could-force-move-for-midfielder) in midfield after losing Mohamed Elneny to a knee injury and moved for Jorginho after failing with two bids for Caicedo. Brighton’s stance forced Arsenal, who will still target West Ham’s Declan Rice in the summer, to look elsewhere in pursuit of cover for Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka. [finally made a breakthrough](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/01/chelsea-to-sign-enzo-fernandez-benfica-british-record-transfer-fee) with Benfica over a deal for Enzo Fernández, are receiving money for a player who could have left for free in the summer. Chelsea remain interested in Caicedo, but Brighton, Mikel Arteta tried to sign him in the summer of 2020.

The thinness in that area combined with Thomas Partey's risk of injury in Friday night's FA Cup defeat to Manchester City only convinced Mikel Arteta and the ...

That made Jorginho a logical option, with Chelsea and Arsenal having done business in the past. Chelsea want to clear space in an increasingly bloated squad, Jorginho wants football, and Arsenal want a midfielder to bolster their title challenge. The club felt £90m was far too high for a player they greatly admire but still had relatively little experience, especially

After Brighton refused to entertain bids for Moises Caicedo, the Gunners moved to wrap up a Mikel Arteta favourite.

The Blues have happy to let him go now instead of losing him for free in the summer, while it also clears a space in their squad for the possible signing of Enzo Fernandez from Benfica. The Gunners have agreed to £12million for the 31-year-old Italian, who is set to sign an 18-month contract with the option to extend it by a further year. After Brighton refused to entertain bids for Moises Caicedo, the Gunners moved to wrap up a Mikel Arteta favourite