Arsenal also considered other options to strengthen their midfield before settling on Jorginho, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside.
According to Romano, the Gunners also had interest in Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, but it appears Jorginho became the priority once it became clear they would not be able to sign Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
Jorginho had a great run at Chelsea, winning the Champions League and Europa League, while also winning Euro 2020 with the Italian national team.
Arsenal could use some experience like that in their squad, although Zubimendi looks like a promising talent too, with the 23-year-old perhaps one to watch again in future.
Arsenal were also linked to Ajax midfielder Edson Álvarez, although Romano seems less convinced by those transfer rumours, saying all is well with the Mexico international at the moment.
“Martin Zubimendi is one of the players that Arsenal also considered for their midfield, but Jorginho was a good option and they decided to continue for him because Mikel Arteta is a big fan and wanted Jorginho when the Moises Caicedo deal collapsed.” said Romano.
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“I am aware that Edson Álvarez has also been linked with Arsenal and other clubs, but for the moment he is completely calm.”
Arsenal also signed Leandro Trossard and Jakub Kiwior this January, while Cedric Soares and Albert Sambi Lokonga left the Emirates Stadium on loan.
