Arsenal have made two signings so far this month - and Mikel Arteta isn't done just yet.
Leandro Trossard signed from Brighton in a £27million deal, while the Gunners parted with £21m to prise Jakub Kiwior away from Spezia. With Arsenal sitting top of the Premier League, you'd think Arteta wouldn't want to risk juggling around with his squad too much.
However, the Spaniard is keen on making a huge statement signing on deadline day, with the club heavily linked with a move for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo. The player is keen on making the move but, so far, the Seagulls have stood firm and are understood to be demanding £90m to sell their star man, which has led Arsenal to Chelsea's Jorginho, who is edging towards a sensational switch after a fee was agreed.
There could be several outgoings as well, including Albert Sambi Lokonga and Cedric Soares. Keep up to date with all the deadline day updates as they happen right here on Mirror Football...
Unfortunately, that's all we've got time for tonight on our dedicated Arsenal blog.
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That doesn't mean we're done though. Tune into our live transfer blog throughout the rest of the evening for all of the late, late deals.
Arsenal weren't the only side that were busy throughout the January transfer window.
Take a look at all of the deals to take place in the Premier League right here.
And that's the end of the 2023 January transfer window!
Mikel Arteta now knows the squad that he has for the second-half of the campaign as he attempts to end the Gunners' long wait for a Premier League title.
The North London side made three signings with Leandro Trossard, Jakub Kiwior and Jorginho all arriving at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal have announced that youngsters Kido Taylor-Hart and Billy Vigar have joined Derby County on-loan.
Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has sealed another move following a disastrous spell with Barcelona.
The Spaniard has been confirmed as a Sporting Lisbon player.
Young Arsenal defender Taylor Foran has left North London in search of first-team football with a loan move to Hartlepool United.
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Speaking after the switch was confirmed, he said: "Your first loan spell is always a big one, and I'm excited to get started in blue and white. There are some great players in this group, and I can't wait to get involved."
Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has moved to Crystal Palace on a loan deal until the end of the season.
He said: “I’m really excited – I can’t wait to get started. I’m really happy to join Crystal Palace. I want to go as far as possible with the team. I will try to push for me and the team to do the maximum to reach the top.”
With Jorginho now confirmed as an Arsenal player, the Gunners just have work to do on outgoings.
One of those who looks set for a move away is defender Cedric Soares who has been linked with a move to Fulham. As per football.london, the Portuguese is currently undergoing a medical with the Cottagers with the deal expected to be concluded soon.
It appears that those earlier leaks were correct after all...
Jamie Carragher previously tore into Arsenal for signing 'Chelsea rejects' with their deadline day move for Jorginho having already been given a scathing assessment.
Arsenal have regularly turned to Stamford Bridge to add to their squad, with the likes of David Luiz, Willian and Petr Cech all making the move over recent seasons. In the end, the trio were all severely underwhelming signings.
Speaking in 2021 Sky Sports’ The Overlap Fan Debate, the former defender said: “When you’re talking about Edu as sporting director, you’re bringing David Luiz in and you’re bringing Willian in – two rejects from Chelsea. I’m just scratching my head thinking, ‘I can’t get behind this, it’s wrong, it doesn’t work’.
Read the full story here
Jorginho has revealed what he aims to bring to the Emirates Stadium after completing his £12m move.
Speaking to the club's in-house media, he said: "I’ll try to just bring positive energy, hard work and my experience to help the team. It’s what I always bring with me."
Read more of his thoughts here
Mikel Arteta has explained why Arsenal have made a move for Chelsea's Jorginho.
Speaking to the club's official media, he said: “Jorginho is a midfield player with intelligence, deep leadership skills and a huge amount of Premier League and international experience.
"Jorginho has won in his career, but he still has the hunger and huge willingness to contribute here. We are so pleased to sign Jorginho and welcome him and his family to the club.”
Read the full story here
Jorginho has been confirmed as an Arsenal player (TWITTER)The move we've all been waiting for as Arsenal confirm a deal for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho
On the topic of the Portuguese defender and it appears that he has secured that move to Fulham.
As per The Athletic, the deal to take him to Craven Cottage is complete.
Arsenal defender Cedric Soares is closing in on a move to Fulham.
As per The Athletic, the Portuguese international is set to join the London side on a loan deal until the end of the season.
The Cottagers still need to end one of their current loans with Shane Duffy expected to join the club on a permanent deal.
It appears that Arsenal intend to be busy in the final stages of the January transfer window once more.
The Gunners are no strangers to deals on the final day of the window having previously broken their transfer record for the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Take a look at how all of their previous deadline day signings have gone on to perform right here
One player who has regularly been linked with a move to Emirates Stadium in the past Houssem Aouar is still being eyed by clubs in the Premier League.
According to Foot Mercato, Man Utd asked for information regarding the French midfielder and would be ready to sign him a loan deal.
The Red Devils are already edging towards a deal for Bayern Munich star Marcel Sabitzer.
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.
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.
Former Man City striker Sergio Aguero has hinted that Arsenal need to sign more experience if they hope to win the Premier League.
He said: “Arsenal’s team is younger and will have to deal with that pressure. They are solid today, they are decided, but we’ll have to watch until the final stretch. A good example is what happened to City in 2012, eight points below United, and we managed to lift up the trophy in the last leg.”
Read his thoughts in full here
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.
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Arsenal have announced that they have recalled promising youngster Salah-Eddine Oulad M'hand from his loan spell with Hull City.
He joined the Tigers on a season long loan at the start of the season but has not made a single appearance due to a groin injury. He returned to Arsenal in December for further assessments and it has now been decided that he will remain with the Gunners for further treatment.
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.
It's fair to say that Chelsea star Marc Cucurella is shocked at the Blues losing the services of Jorginho to Arsenal on deadline day
Well, well, it looks as though Jorginho has claimed the number 20 at the Emirates Stadium.
Read the full story about his leaked transfer announcement here
It appears as though a Jorginho announcement is imminent, judging by this Instagram post from his agent...
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Paul Merson has passed his verdict on the imminent arrival of Jorginho.
He told Sky Sports: "He's so intelligent, he'll protect the back four and he just gives it simple. He'll be feeding Odegaard, Martinelli and Saka. He's a top signing, he knows the game, he knows he won't be playing every week, if everyone is fit.
"Today, in this day and age with the transfer, I'd call it a cup of tea at £12m."
Albert Sambi Lokonga is expected to complete a loan move to Crystal Palace before tonight's deadline.
Lokonga has struggled to make an impact at Arsenal since joining from Anderlecht in the summer of 2021. Mikel Arteta is keen for the 23-year-old to get more game time, but needed to wait until they had a deal lined up for a central midfielder.
With Jorginho's arrival imminent, Lokonga has been given the green light to join Palace until the end of the season. He is undergoing a medical this afternoon.
Arsenal's dressing room are looking forward to Jorginho's arrival, despite a mixed reaction amongst fans.
This morning #EduOut was trending on Twitter, with some supporters angered by the move for a Chelsea midfielder.
But the players and staff think it's a great move, with Jorginho's experience highly valued.
Read the full story here.
Jorginho is trading Chelsea for Arsenal (Visionhaus/Getty Images)
