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Arsenal transfer news: Jorginho moves from Chelsea to the Gunners in a deal worth £12m

Arsenal have signed Italy midfielder Jorginho from Chelsea in a £12m deal.

The 31-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Napoli in 2018, was in the final six months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.

He passed a medical on Tuesday and signed an 18-month contract with the option of a further year.

The Gunners turned their attentions to Jorginho after having two bids rejected by Brighton for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo.

Brighton said Caicedo was not for sale and he looks to set to remain at the club after the 11pm deadline.

Jorginho becomes Arsenal's third signing of the January window, the club having previously bought Poland defender Jakub Kiwior from Spezia for 20m euros (£17.