Arsenal are set to sign Chelsea star Jorginho in a £12million January transfer deadline day move, football.london understands. The Gunners made an offer of £10million guaranteed while there's £2million in add-ons included, with the 31-year-old set to sign an 18-month contract with a club option of an extra year.
For the Blues it could prove to be wise business, with the Italy international reaching the final few months of his contract at Stamford Bridge. With the need to bring money into the club after a transfer spending spree and with a shift of focus to younger players, the move works for Chelsea.
As for Arsenal, there's a need for strength in depth when it comes to the squad as a whole, already adding the likes of Leandro Trossard and Jakub Kiwior to their ranks this month. However, following an injury to Mohamed Elneny, the side required another midfield body, with Jorginho offering just that.
