Although Jorginho only joined Arsenal in the 2023 January transfer window, talk of him departing north London this summer has arisen. The Italy international played a key role in the second half of the 2022/23 season after Thomas Partey's drop in form and defensive injuries saw him feature in the final six Premier League fixtures.
Signed in a £12million deal from Chelsea, Jorginho was brought in on transfer deadline day after the Gunners failed to acquire Moises Caicedo. Despite his move across the capital, the Gunners are aiming to sign two midfielders this summer with West Ham star Declan Rice as the priority, football.london understands.
Other midfield options on Mikel Arteta's shortlist include Ilkay Gundogan, Gabri Veiga, Mason Mount, Martin Zubimendi, Mohamed Kudus, Mason Mount and of course Caicedo. Arsenal continued to send offers to Brighton for their midfielder in the winter window, damaging the working relationship between the two clubs, but the Gunners are planning to go back in him, according to The Times
