Arsenal 'to hold talks over new Jorginho contract'
The Italy international arrived in North London from Chelsea during the last knockings of the January 2023 transfer window after the Gunners lost Mohamed Elneny to a season-ending knee injury.
Jorginho played second fiddle to the effective pairing of Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey in the second half of last season, but he still made nine Premier League starts as the Gunners finished second in the standings behind Manchester City.
While Xhaka left for Bayer Leverkusen and Partey's injury problems reared their ugly heads once more, Jorginho was seemingly set to continue in his bit-part role for 2023-24 thanks to the signings of Declan Rice and Kai Havertz in the summer window.
True enough, the 32-year-old has only made the starting lineup on six occasions in the 2023-24 Premier League season, but he has produced two man-of-the-match displays in victories over Liverpool and Newcastle United at the Emirates.
Jorginho's excellent recent performances have inevitably led to speculation surrounding a possible extension at Arsenal, with whom his current deal runs until the end of the season, leaving him free to open talks with foreign clubs.
The midfielder's agent recently talked up a return to Serie A for the former Napoli and Hellas Verona lynchpin, but Arsenal can trigger a 12-month extension in his deal to retain his services until 2025.
However, the Evening Standard reports that the North London giants are instead preparing to discuss a brand new deal for Jorginho, rather than keeping him on the same terms by activating his one-year clause.
Agreeing a fresh deal instead of having his 12-month extension option
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