Arsenal Make Shock Move For Jorginho As Caicedo Deal Stalls

• Arsenal have changed attention to Chelsea’s Jorginho.

• Mike Arteta has identified the Chelsea midfielder as an alternative to Moises Caicedo.

• The deal could be completed ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has switched his attention to Chelsea’s Jorginho in his search for a new central midfielder.

According to SportsMail, a deal is a long way off, but work towards the transfer has started.

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It could be completed ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline.

This comes as Arsenal spent the whole of Monday deliberating whether to send in a third offer for Brighton midfielder, Moises Caicedo, amid fears they could damage their relationship with Brighton if they submit an improved bid.

Gunners chiefs were deliberating if to improve upon their latest bid of up to £ 70 million.

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But Arsenal have started analysing alternatives; with Chelsea midfielder Jorginho emerging as their preferred option.

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