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Arsenal signing Jorginho from London rivals Chelsea is a 10/10 deal, while losing Joao Cancelo is an “absolute nightmare” for Man City, says CHRIS SUTTON, as he rates the January window on TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL
Arsenal’s shrewd move to bring Jorginho to the Emirates from Chelsea has been rated a 10/10 deal by Sportsmail’s Chris Sutton.
The 31-year-old Italian midfielder joined title-chasing rivals the Blues in a £12m deal, which has divided fans given his age, with the Italian international now set to rival Granit Xhaka, Thomas Partey. , Mohamed Elneny and Albert Sambi. Lokonga in midfield.
But Sutton feels the move was a “no brainer” for the Gunners as they prepare to sign a player of his great pedigree and experience, saying he could make all the difference in their title bid.
Arsenal’s move to sign Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is a 10/10 deal, according to Chris Sutton
“I am surprised that he has gone to Arsenal and that Chelsea are helping Arsenal,” he told Transfer Confidential. I think, from Arsenal’s point of view, he can be the signing that helps them win the Premier League. I think he is a really talented player.
“This looks like a compromise because they’re saying ‘we’re not going to get Moises Caicedo and we’re not going to get Declan Rice in this window.’ At 31 it’s a good deal, for £10-12m it’s dirt cheap.
“From an Arsenal point of view, that’s a 10. I really think that’s a no-brainer and smart business.”
However, Sutton was less impressed by Manchester City letting Joao Cancelo join Bayern Munich on loan after he fell out with Pep Guardiola over his playing time and attitude.
Cancelo, widely regarded as one of the best full-backs in the world, completed his move to the Allianz Arena on deadline day, with the Germans having the option to sign him permanently for £61m.
He believes the Italian can make the difference to help the Gunners win the title.
But he wasn’t that impressed with Man City’s decision to let Joao Cancelo join Bayern.
“Joao Cancelo, that transfer to Bayern Munich, came out of nowhere,” he added. I think if you are a Manchester City fan, now you are really worried about this. Manchester City may end up bringing in a replacement, but I think most City fans would consider Cancelo their best full-back.
“Okay, it hasn’t started since he got back from the World Cup, but it looks like there’s been some sort of altercation.” [with Guardiola] – There must have been, because if not, Pep would be crazy to get rid of Cancelo.
“The numbers are pretty good in terms of what they will get for him. But having said that, Man City are in a title race, and Arsenal will push them to the bitter end, so why would you want to get rid of them? [one of] your best players?
‘How Manchester City are doing, unless they bring in a top replacement, I’d say it’s one in 10 for Manchester City. That is an absolute nightmare!
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