Arsenal have agreed a deal with Premier League rivals Chelsea to sign midfielder Jorginho, football.london understands.
The move will be worth £10million in guaranteed fees with a further £2million in add-ons as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his squad depth following a stellar start to the season that currently sees the Gunners first in the league standings. The Italian international, who will sign a contract at the Emirates Stadium until summer 2024, with the club holding the option of an extra year, has already been lauded by Arteta during the Spaniard's time as assistant coach with Manchester City.
When asked about City's pursuit of Rodri back in 2019, Arteta replied: "I do not get into names, but our ‘six’ must understand our game. It is vital.