🚨Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Jorginho✅✈️ announcement leaked, contract extension plus Caicedo💔 Deadline Day latest

 With Arsenal sitting at the top of the Premier League table, manager Mikel Arteta is keen on bolstering his ranks before the January transfer window slams shut tonight as he deal for Jorginho edges closer as the club look to have admitted defeat in their pursuit of Moises Caicedo

Sambi Lokonga set for exit

With Jorginho on the way out of the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal have allowed Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga to leave the Emirates Stadium.

The former Anderlecht midfielder is set to pen a loan deal with Crystal Palace as per Fabrizio Romano and will now link up with former Gunners star Patrick Vieira.

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Arsenal set to activate Elneny extension

Arsenal are reportedly set to extend Mohamed Elneny's contract despite the recent injury suffered by the Egyptian.

He is expected to be restricted to the sidelines for an extended period with the Gunners set to turn to Chelsea's Jorginho. As per PA, Arsenal will take up the offer to extend his deal by a further 12 months and an announcement is expected over the next week.

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Arsenal make Jorginho transfer gesture

An old video clip has resurfaced on social media has highlighted that the Spaniard has always been a big fan of the Chelsea ace Jorginho.

After a match at Stamford Bridge back in 2020, Arteta could be seen walking off with his arm around Jorginho congratulating the midfielder, who had scored and impressed during the match. Unsurprisingly, the midfield maestro was linked with a move to the Gunners just a few months after that gesture in the summer of 2020.

Arsenal cancel Caicedo talks

Arsenal are not set to hold any further talks with Brighton regarding the signing of Moises Caicedo.

The Gunners have been chasing the Ecuadorian throughout the January transfer. However, having been left frustrated following two bids, they will not hold any further talks as per Fabrizio Romano.

Jorginho is expected to be announced as a Gunner sooner rather than later.