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Daily Mirror
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Kieran King

Arsenal to sign Jorginho after meeting Chelsea demand for competitive transfer fee

Arsenal have agreed a £12million deal for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho.

The 31-year-old is on his way to London Colney for a medical as the Gunners close in on their third January signing. He is expected to sign a contract until 2024 with an option of a further year. The deal is understood to be an initial £10million with £2million in add-ons.

Jorginho is set to follow Leandro Trossard and Jakub Kiwior through the doors at the Emirates Stadium this month as Mikel Arteta bolsters his midfield department following injuries to Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny. With Albert Sambi Lokonga struggling to make an impact and a move for Moises Caicedo proving difficult - and now all but aborted - the Spaniard and sporting director Edu have acted quickly.

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