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title: "Arsenal: Jorginho deal agreed"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-jorginho-transfer-news-rumours/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Dominic Lund"
section: "Arsenal News"
published: "2023-01-31T10:10:09Z"
modified: "2023-01-31T11:10:33Z"
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# Arsenal: Jorginho deal agreed

**[Arsenal](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/) have now agreed a deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, according to [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1620360063507664896?s=46&t=Kck56P-YZxVTEbKKyGGPaQ).**

### The Lowdown: Arsenal targeting midfielder

The Gunners have been looking to strengthen in the centre of midfield during the January transfer window, with [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/brighton-reject-second-arsenal-bid-of-70m-for-mois-s-caicedo-wrqhhdlpg) reporting that they are considering a third bid of £75m for Moises Caicedo.

[Youri Tielemans](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/leicester-transfer-news-tielemans-caicedo-brighton/) and Martin Zubimendi have also been considered as new additions in the engine room, but the latter is [unwilling](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/arsenal-martin-zubimendi-transfer-rumours-news/) to leave current club Real Sociedad this month, and [Mikel Arteta](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/mikel-arteta/) is now believed to have clinched a deal for the Chelsea ace.

### The Latest: Jorginho deal close

Shortly before 10am, Romano [took to Twitter](https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1620360063507664896?s=46&t=Kck56P-YZxVTEbKKyGGPaQ) to share a significant development in Arsenal’s pursuit of Jorginho, who is set to move across London and has a medical “booked”.

He tweeted: “Jorginho to Arsenal, here we go! Deal agreed on £12m fee, Chelsea accept conditions and documents are being prepared [#AFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hashtag_click)

“Personal terms agreed, contract until 2024 with option further year. First contact revealed yesterday night — medical booked. Arteta, key factor.”

### The Verdict: Caicedo still needed

The Italian has undeniable quality, being described as ‘[world class](https://twitter.com/Jesanchez3/status/1573393203998654464?s=20&t=gJAEu6M3h59ZEX7cRIEXRQ)‘ by former Liverpool left-back Jose Enrique earlier this season, and he would have a lot to offer Arsenal, mainly specialising in his ability to pick out his teammates.

Over the past year, the Chelsea maestro has attempted [71.83](https://fbref.com/en/players/45db685d/Jorginho) passes per 90, placing in the 94th percentile compared to other midfielders, completing 88.3% of these. His defensive acumen has also been exhibited, ranking in the 88th percentile for tackles completed per 90.

However, given that Jorginho is now 31, he is likely to only have a few more years at best playing at the top level, so he would not be a long-term solution for Arteta in midfield. Therefore, securing a deal for Caicedo should still be a priority today, given that he is ten years younger.