Arsenal explored the possibility of signing two eye-catching midfielders who ply their trade on the continent before wrapping up a deal for Jorginho, according to reports.
The Gunners moved to address their lack of options in the centre of the park by signing Jorginho from Chelsea on a short-term contract in a transfer worth £12million. The Italian, 31, moved across London on deadline day to provide Mikel Arteta with an experienced and decorated midfield controller.
The deal came to pass after Arsenal missed out on their priority target, Moises Caicedo, with Brighton standing firm over their £80million asking price. The north Londoners failed with multiple bids for the Ecuadorian, 21, despite him demanding to leave the Amex Stadium in a public statement last Friday.
