Transfer news: Arsenal midfielder advanced deal talks, Chelsea star 100% leaving, & more

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Jorginho in advanced talks over new Arsenal deal

One of the big stories yesterday is the news that Jorginho looks set to sign a new contract to extend his stay at Arsenal, with his previous deal having been due to expire this summer, making him a free agent and resulting in some speculation about interest from Juventus.

The negotiation is advanced for Jorginho to extend his stay at Arsenal. More will follow in the next days, but talks are advancing well and Jorginho is happy at Arsenal, so they are confident to continue together. I’m not aware of contacts with Juventus honestly, despite what’s been reported elsewhere.

Some fans have also asked me about how this deal might affect Thomas Partey’s future, but my understanding is that this is a separate topic, not linked to Jorginho, it will be discussed after the end of the season.

Xavi Simons future remains open

I wanted to talk again about Xavi Simons because there has been a lot of speculation about one of the most interesting and exciting talents in Europe. There was a lot of interest in Simons last summer when Paris Saint-Germain decided to loan him to RB Leipzig, and he’s been doing fantastic there.

What I’m hearing now is that everything is open for the future of the Dutch midfielder – PSG are very happy with his progress, but before any decision, the player will meet with his agent to discuss the next step. It could be another loan to Leipzig, staying at PSG, or any other option.

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