Arsenal decided to hold onto midfielder Jorginho, rejecting a late offer for his transfer as the deadline approached, according to recent reports.
The Italian Euro 2020 winner has attracted attention and speculation regarding a potential move away from the Emirates Stadium during the January transfer window.
As Jorginho's contract approaches its expiration at the end of the season, he is evaluating his options, especially since it appears unlikely that a new deal will be offered. Meanwhile, Arsenal is weighing the possibility of making a strategic move now to capitalize on his value rather than risk losing him without compensation.
This season, Jorginho has made six starts in the Premier League, and with the anticipated arrival of Martin Zubimendi, there may be opportunities for both Jorginho and the club to explore new pathways that benefit all parties involved.
Arsenal has secured a deal to sign Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, successfully outmanoeuvring top clubs like Manchester City and Liverpool in the summer transfer market.
Jorginho to extend his stay at Arsenal
Famous football transfer journalist, Fabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal promptly rejected Flamengo’s proposal, as they are determined not to further undermine Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Arsenal rejected Flamengo’s proposal, standing firm against any moves that would further weaken Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Consequently, Flamengo, who secured a third-place finish in the Brazilian top-flight last season, are now focusing their efforts on securing a summer deal for Jorginho. Since his £12m transfer from Chelsea two years ago, Jorginho has made 72 appearances for Arsenal.
Earlier this month, Jorginho shared his thoughts on his future with Arsenal, expressing that he is focused on the 2024-25 campaign. He also mentioned that playing in Brazil would be an ‘incredible’ opportunity.
"As I’ve already mentioned, I have never played professionally in Brazil so it would be an incredible experience for me. So this door is also open, obviously. Keep all the doors open and calmly decide what to do in the future," Jorginho said.