Surprise on the final day of the January transfer window. Arsenal have moved very quickly and reached a last minute agreement with Chelsea for the signing of Jorginho.

The Italian international, whose Chelsea contract expires in June, will continue his career at the Gunners for 12 million pounds.

Fabrizio Romano reports that an agreement has been reached between the two London clubs and the 31 year-old midfielder will sign a contract until 2024 once his medical has been reached.

Arsenal were planning to sign a reinforcement in midfield in this transfer window. Moises Caicedo of Brighton was the first option. However, as a result of Brighton's refusal to sell the player, the Arsenal board went for Jorginho, one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.

Manager Mikel Arteta was fundamental to persuading the footballer to accept the offer of the Premier League players. In the coming hours, the news will be made official.