Arsenal and Chelsea are in ‘advanced’ negotiations over a deal for Jorginho
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Chelsea and Arsenal agree £12m fee for Jorginho as the Blues vice-captain heads to London for a medical move in shock after the Gunners forfeited Moises Caicedo’s £80m
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Chelsea on a deal for Jorginho after turning their full attention to the Italian international after accepting Brighton’s resistance to selling Moises Caicedo.
Arsenal have been keen to sign Caicedo but saw their latest offer of £70m rejected, having previously submitted a £60m offer on Friday and then £65m plus £5m in add-ons on Sunday.
Therefore, Arsenal decided to turn their attention to Jorginho and Sportsmail can now reveal that the Gunners have agreed to sign the 31-year-old on an 18-month deal worth £12m.
Arsenal and Chelsea are in ‘advanced’ negotiations over a deal for Italian midfielder Jorginho
Mikel Arteta is desperate to add a midfielder to his ranks as both Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny are currently injured.
Sportsmail previously reported how Arsenal had been deliberating whether they should make a third offer for Caicedo amid fears it could damage their relationship with Brighton.
Arsenal believe they have a good relationship with Brighton, having successfully signed Ben White from Amex Stadium in a deal worth £50m.
Therefore, the ‘gunners’ do not want to jeopardize their alliance with the club but push them to Caicedo.
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