Arsenal transfer news: Gunners want Napoli ace Jorginho in big-money move but transfer would have to wait until next summer

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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners want Napoli ace Jorginho in big-money move but transfer would have to wait until next summer

ARSENAL are reportedly set to bid for Napoli star Jorginho.

According to TMW, the Gunners are keen on bringing him to the Premier League.

Arsenal are interested in Napoli star JorginhoReuters

However, Jorginho has a contract with Napoli until 2020 and it’s highly unlikely he’d move in the January transfer window.

That apparently won’t stop Arsenal from pursuing a deal though, and they could wait for next summer to launch a bid.

Jorginho is enjoying his best season in Serie A to date and has played a key role in helping Napoli get to the top of the table.

The playmaker has a Brazilian background but was born in Italy, leading to him being capped twice by now-Chelsea boss Antonio Conte in two friendlies before Euro 2016.

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But Jorginho is yet to make a competitive appearance since, and it’s believed he will soon declare for Brazil, who want him in their squad for the 2018 World Cup.

However, Napoli have a history of playing hardball when big clubs start sniffing around their top players.

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Juventus were forced to pay a club-record £80million fee when they moved for striker Gonzalo Higuain.

While Chelsea’s £50m was knocked back when they attempted to land centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly.

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Jorginho could soon declare for the Brazilian national teamAP:Associated Press Any move would have to wait until next summer due to his long-term contractAP:Associated Press

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