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.

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 are targeting a shock move to sign Chelsea midfielder Jorginho before the January transfer window slams shut. The Gunners are in the market for a ...

It would not be the first time that the two clubs have swapped players with the likes of Olivier Giroud, Willian and Cesc Fabregas all having played for both clubs in recent history. @Osian88 was not happy with the news and posted: "Nahh man." The Gunners are looking at alternative options to Caicedo and are interested in a move for Jorginho. @the_Lawrenz offered a different opinion in favour of selling Jorginho and posted: "Let him go!" However, a deal is not yet at an advanced stage, with the 31-year-old's contract running out at the end of the season. Arsenal are targeting a shock move to sign Chelsea midfielder Jorginho before the January transfer window slams shut.

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 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 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.

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.

Arsenal are set to sign Chelsea midfielder Jorginho in a £12 million deal ahead of the January transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN.

We welcome Jorginho to Arsenal." [chasing a deal](/soccer-transfers/story/4863182/caicedo-given-break-as-brighton-insist-midfielder-wont-leave-sources) for Brighton midfielder [Moises Caicedo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/289877/Moisés-Caicedo) but have landed on Jorginho, 31, in the final days of the transfer window. [Arsenal](/soccer/team?id=359) have completed the signing of midfielder [Jorginho](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/233721/Jorginho) from Premier League rivals [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363), it was announced on Tuesday.

Arsenal are set to sign Chelsea midfielder Jorginho after accepting defeat in their bid to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton. Gunners eager to reinforce engine ...

Getty Jorginho who will now undergo a medical before completing his surprise switch across the capital, signing an 18 month contract with the option of a further year.

The Italian was the subject of a deadline day switch from Chelsea to London rivals Arsenal on a £12million deal, with Gunners fans getting a first look at ...

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Italian international Jorginho has joined us from Chelsea. The 31-year-old midfielder, who has made 143 Premier League appearances, joins us with a vast amount ...

Jorginho has won in his career, but he still has the hunger and huge willingness to contribute here. There he won the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana in 2014 and made 160 appearances during his four seasons with the club - Copyright 2023 The Arsenal Football Club plc. We welcome Jorginho to Arsenal.” "We are so pleased to sign Jorginho and welcome him and his family to the club.” In addition to making nearly 500 club appearances during his career, he has been a regular in the Italy national team squad for more than five years, making 46 appearances and winning Euro 2020 with his country.

(Reuters) - Premier League leaders Arsenal have signed experienced Italian midfielder Jorginho from London rivals Chelsea on an 18-month contract, ...

"Jorginho has won in his career but he still has the hunger and huge willingness to contribute here. Brazilian-born Jorginho will provide Arsenal with significant experience in their title charge, having won the Champions League with Chelsea and the 2020 European Championship with Italy. "Jorginho is a midfield player with intelligence, deep leadership skills and a huge amount of Premier League and international experience," Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta told the club's website.

It had seemed as if Moises Caicedo would be the midfielder Arsenal went with to bolster their title charge but they have had to change tack and now have ...

Good luck in the future, Jorgi!" He will wear the number 20 shirt and could be in line for his club debut against Everton on Saturday. I was a bit surprised, but I took the opportunity of this amazing challenge. “I’m very excited for this new challenge, and I just can’t wait to be on the pitch to be honest! Jorginho has won in his career, but he still has the hunger and huge willingness to contribute here. “He was a big influence," he said.

The 31-year-old midfielder swapped Stamford Bridge for the Emirates Stadium on transfer deadline day.

He is the first player to move from Chelsea to Arsenal since Willian in 2020. Jorginho is the seventh player to move directly from Chelsea to Arsenal during the Premier League era. Jorginho Becomes Seventh Player To Move From Chelsea To Arsenal During EPL Era

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 add midfield reinforcement with Mohamed Elneny ruled out by significant injury; Arsenal rebuffed in their attempts to sign Moises Caicedo from ...

I will try to push for me and the team to do the maximum to reach the top." "When you look at where Arsenal are now, they've got a great chance of winning the Premier League for the first time in 20 years. One of the most important factors behind Arsenal's success this season is that they have been able to keep Partey fit. "I'm very excited for this new challenge, and I just can't wait to be on the pitch to be honest! I was a bit surprised, but I took the opportunity of this amazing challenge." Mo has had successful surgery in London and will be ruled out for an extended period of time."

Italian midfielder becomes the club's third signing of the January transfer window.

"Jorginho has won in his career, but he still has the hunger and huge willingness to contribute here. [Everton](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/7/Everton/overview) on Saturday. [Jorginho](https://www.premierleague.com/players/5682/Jorginho/stats) from [Chelsea](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/4/Chelsea/overview).

The 31-year-old Italian midfielder has joined the Gunners in a £12 million deal.

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LONDON, Feb 1 ― Premier League leaders Arsenal have signed experienced Italian midfielder Jorginho from London rivals Chelsea on an 18-month contract, ...

“Jorginho has won in his career but he still has the hunger and huge willingness to contribute here. Jorginho also won the Europa League, three FA Cups and two League Cups in more than 200 appearances for Chelsea since joining them in July 2018 from Serie A side Napoli. Brazilian-born Jorginho will provide Arsenal with significant experience in their title charge, having won the Champions League with Chelsea and the 2020 European Championship with Italy.

Arsenal have completed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho for around £12m. The 31-year-old Italy international, who joined the Blues from Napoli in ...

](https://www.westlondonsport.com/chelsea/chelsea-looking-to-complete-105m-fernandez-deal) [Jorginho joins Arsenal as Chelsea look to finalise Fernandez deal](https://www.westlondonsport.com/chelsea/jorginho-heads-to-arsenal-as-chelsea-look-to-finalise-fernandez-deal)

New signing Jorginho is excited to finally play for Mikel Arteta after revealing that he has been close to a move to the Emirates Stadium before.

All I can promise is that I’m going to give my all to represent this club.” “I’m very excited for this new challenge, and I just can’t wait to be on the pitch to be honest! I was a bit surprised, but I took the opportunity of this amazing challenge.

Take a look at some of the best images from the Italian international's first day as a Gunner.

All I can promise is that I’m going to give my all to represent this club.” “I’m very excited for this new challenge, and I just can’t wait to be on the pitch to be honest! I was a bit surprised, but I took the opportunity of this amazing challenge.

Following his surprise move to Arsenal, some Chelsea fans will be sad to see the departure of one of their star midfielders.However, the Blues have no.

Get up to £40 in free bets on selected events. £20) on selected events at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Bonuses expire in 7 days. Opt in, bet up to £40 (min. [£12million transfer to Arsenal](https://talksport.com/football/1318831/arsenal-chelsea-transfer-news-jorginho-shirt-number/) on deadline day, signing a one-and-a-half year deal at the club. However, the Blues have not been shy to remind them of just how important he has been against the Gunners in the past.