Arsenal have been working on the signing of a midfielder during the last week of the transfer window.
The Gunners submitted two offers for Brighton’s Moisés Caicedo, but have now turned their attention to Joringho.
Mikel Arteta is keen to secure cover for his midfield in case one of Granit Xhaka or Thomas Partey pick up an injury.
Losing Partey last season to an injury proved costly for the north Londoners and they want to avoid the same happening again.
Joringho travels to north London
Arsenal closing in on agreement for Jorginho. Understand he has been given permission to travel to Arsenal this morning to finalise his move while the two clubs put the finishing touches on the deal. Not signed yet, but looking increasingly like it will happen.
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) January 31, 2023
Joringho has been given permission to travel to north London to complete a move to Arsenal, as per Charles Watts.
An agreement with Chelsea is now close to being struck.
Now, this morning, the two London clubs are putting the finishing touches on a move for Joringho to move to the Emirates.
Arsneal and Chelsea have provisionally agreed a deal on Jorginho – price £13m.
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) January 31, 2023
Meanwhile, Miguel Delaney reports that the 31-year-old will cost £13 million.
For both clubs, this could represent good business with Chelsea set to receive a decent sum of money for a player out of favour.
Whilst for the Gunners, they get much-needed cover in midfield and an experienced player for a relatively cheap fee.
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