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– Arsenal have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Italy midfielder Jorginho.
Jorginho to Arsenal, here we go! Deal agreed on £12m fee, Chelsea accept conditions and documents are being prepared 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFC
Personal terms agreed, contract until 2024 with option further year.
First contact revealed yesterday night — medical booked.
Arteta, key factor. pic.twitter.com/JHm1rMTzxw
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2023
– The 31-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Napoli in 2014, is into the final six months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
– The Gunners turned their attentions to Jorginho after having two bids rejected by Brighton for Moises Caicedo.
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– Brighton say Caicedo is not for sale and it looks increasingly likely the Ecuador midfielder will remain at the club after the 11pm deadline.