Mikel Arteta has suggested his hand was forced in the January transfer window after Arsenal lost Mohamed Elneny to injury.
Elneny, 30, underwent surgery on a knee issue sustained in training at the end of January and the Egyptian will be out for an extended period of time. Although the midfielder has played a bit-part role this season, his injury left Arteta short of options in the centre of the park and forced Emirates Stadium chiefs to act.
Arsenal swooped on deadline day to sign Jorginho from Chelsea in a £12million deal, adding an experienced and decorated player to a youthful, title-chasing squad. Arteta is delighted to have acquired the Italian's services - but confessed the transfer was a result of having to "adapt to the circumstances".
