According to information obtained by 90min, Arsenal is willing to entertain offers for midfielder Jorginho this summer. The 31-year-old joined the Emirates Stadium in January as part of Mikel Arteta's efforts to revitalize the squad and make an unexpected push for the Premier League title.
Arteta faced challenges with squad depth, heavily relying on players like Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka, and Martin Odegaard during the first part of the season. Jorginho's experience at the highest level was seen as a valuable addition to Arsenal's squad, as they aimed to close the gap with the dominant Manchester City.
Jorginho made 14 appearances, displacing Partey as a deep-lying playmaker, but despite his contributions, Arsenal's impressive run of results eventually tapered off. They finished as runners-up to City, comfortably ahead of Manchester United and Newcastle. However, Jorginho's signing was always intended as a short-term solution.
Sources reveal that Arsenal will not impede Jorginho's potential return to Italy this summer. Lazio's manager, Maurizio Sarri, who previously worked with Jorginho at Chelsea, is keen to reunite with him at Stadio Olimpico. Serie A champions Napoli and Champions League semi-finalists AC Milan have also expressed interest.
While Arsenal is not actively pushing Jorginho out of the club, they are aware that they need to create space in their squad for new signings. Granit Xhaka's departure to Bayer Leverkusen is imminent, and Albert Sambi Lokonga, whose loan spell at Crystal Palace was not successful, is also likely to be moved on.
The departures of Xhaka and Lokonga could pave the way for the arrivals of Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo. Despite their high price tags, Arsenal remains keen to secure both players. West Ham captain Rice, who recently lifted the Europa Conference League, is eager to pursue new ambitions, and while West Ham values him at £100 million, Arsenal is interested in securing his services. As for Caicedo, Brighton may be willing to accept around £80 million, a figure Arsenal hesitated to meet during the previous transfer window.
In other news, Arsenal has no intentions of selling attacking midfielder Emile Smith Rowe. The 22-year-old signed a new five-year contract last year and holds the prestigious number ten shirt. Despite facing injury setbacks and increased competition for his position, Arsenal remains committed to Smith Rowe's development and expects him to regain his best form next season.
Additionally, the club is finalizing a contract extension for winger Reiss Nelson, demonstrating their belief in his potential, despite concerns about his playing time.
Arsenal's transfer plans reflect their determination to strengthen the squad and compete at the highest level in the upcoming season.
Source: 90Min
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