Arsenal midfielder Jorginho appreciates Juventus, contact made with sporting director

Arsenal midfielder Jorginho appreciates Juventus and has already made contact with sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli, according to Calciomercato.

The Italy international joined the Gunners from Chelsea during the 2023 winter transfer window and he has been a key player in the centre of the park.

Jorginho has been in-and-out of the starting plans of manager Mikel Arteta, but he has stood out with his performances on most occasions for the Gunners.

Despite this, there is uncertainty over his future at the club. His current deal expires at the end of June and Arsenal are yet to exercise an extension clause.

Juventus are keeping a close eye on the situation and it is claimed that Jorginho has already made contact with Giuntoli over a potential free transfer.

The midfielder appreciates the Bianconeri. The Serie A outfit are currently assessing whether Arsenal will trigger their renewal option or not this summer.

Should the outcome be negative, it is claimed that a deal could depend on Thiago Motta, who is likely to succeed Massimiliano Allegri as Juventus’ manager

Arsenal have big decision to make on Jorginho

The Gunners signed the 32-year-old for £12 million in early 2023. The move has proved worthwhile with the midfielder providing quality cover for the manager.

With the unreliable fitness of Thomas Partey, Jorginho has benefitted from a regular run in the starting XI this term, but he may struggle for minutes next season.

Arsenal are said to be interested in landing another marquee midfielder. This could largely reduce the playing time for Jorginho if he were to stay at the club.

In our view, the club should trigger the option to keep him for another year. In that way, they can at least secure a small transfer fee through his sale this summer.

They could also decide to keep the £110,000-a-week star. Partey is a more valuable player at 30 and could be sold as he enters the final year of his contract due to his injury record.

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