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Galatasaray target Arsenal star after Casemiro rejection
Cameron Smith
- 8 Sept 2024 19:45 BST
- 3 min read
Galatasaray are reportedly targeting a late move for Arsenal midfielder Jorginho, but Mikel Arteta’s side will not entertain offers for the Italy international.
The Turkish summer transfer window will shut on 13 September and Galatasaray have shifted their attention to Jorginho after missing out on both Casemiro and Scott McTominay.
Manchester United sold McTominay to Napoli during the final week of the Serie A window, while Casemiro opted to snub a move to Istanbul in favour of remaining at Old Trafford.
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As a result, Galatasaray are now targeting Jorginho as they look to sign a new central midfielder before Deadline Day. However, Arsenal will not allow the 32-year-old to leave the club, according to talkSPORT.
Jorginho signed a one-year contract extension in May and although his existing deal is now due to expire in 2025, Arteta is eager to retain the Italian.
The ex-Chelsea midfielder is yet to feature so far this season, however he remains a key player at the Emirates Stadium and he could make his first appearance of the campaign versus Tottenham Hotspur.
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What has Mikel Arteta said?
Following news of Jorginho’s contract extension at the start of the summer, Arteta said: “We’re delighted that Jorgi has signed a new contract with us.
“Jorgi is such an important part of our team, a role model with great leadership skills and a unique playing style ability which makes everybody better around him on the pitch.
Current ETV
Jorginho
M (C)
Arsenal
Jorginho
M (C)
Arsenal
ETV Range
€4.3M - €7.1M
“We’re very pleased that Jorgi and his family have committed with us and we’re all excited to continue this journey together.”
Jorginho made 36 appearances in all competitions last season, scoring one goal and providing two assists.
He started all three of Italy’s group stage games at Euro 2024, but was an unused substitute during their 3-0 defeat to Switzerland in the last-16.
