Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo hijack, £13m blow, Jorginho deal ‘close’
The Gunners could be in for a hectic transfer deadline day as Mikel Arteta looks to secure his midfield signing, Alex Turk reports for Daily Express.
Arsenal could have a busy transfer deadline day in store as incoming and outgoing business brews ahead of the January window slamming shut at 11pm. Mikel Arteta has added two new faces to his Premier League title-challenging squad this month, but he’s determined to recruit a third.
Arsenal started their January spending by completing a £27million deal for Brighton and Hove Albion winger Leandro Trossard.
It followed missing out on 22-year-old winger Mykhaylo Mudryk after Chelsea hijacked their interest to complete an £88.5m swoop.
Arteta then bolstered his defensive depth with the £20m signing of Poland centre-back Jakub Kiowir.
But he wants to complete his squad-wide winter reinforcements by acquiring a midfielder today.
Brighton and Hove Albion’s Moises Caicedo has been a priority and the subject of two rejected bids, but Chelsea’s Jorginho is also a name to keep tabs on as the countdown to the deadline ticks on.
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta could recruit Moises Caicedo or Jorginho today. (Image: GETTY)
Chelsea consider Caicedo hijack
Chelsea could complete their sensational transfer window by repeating their Mudryk hijack and snatching Moises Caicedo from under Arsenal’s noses.
Arsenal haven’t submitted an improved bid for the 21-year-old Ecuadorian since Brighton rejected a second offer worth £70m.
Chelsea are expected to sign Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez today after reigniting their interest and triggering his £105m release clause.
But the Guardian report that the Blues could also launch a stunning pursuit of Caicedo, who Graham Potter coached at the Amex Stadium.
Their London rivals’ emerging interest could prompt Arsenal into submitting a third and final bid.
