Arsenal transfer news: Arteta prioritises Jorginho transfer, Houssem Aouar latest and more

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a transfer deadline day move for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho after reports claimed that a deal for Lyon's Houssem Aouar could be off. Gunners are set to launch a bid for Jorginho as Chelsea are keen on trimming ir squad following a summer that has seen m spend over £210 million (€231m) on arrivals. Arsenal are also hopeful of bringing in Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid as Arteta plans to add some dynamism in his midfield to challenge for a top-four finish this term. 

ALSO READ: Gareth Bale Cuts Ties With Wife's Grandparents Following Major Drugs Feud?

Arsenal transfer news: Jorginho transfer deadline day move to Arsenal on cards

According to reports from Sky Sports, Arsenal are on lookout to sign an 'anchor-man' in midfield and are keen on signing Jorginho from local London rivals Chelsea. It is believed that rth London outfit are prepared to pay around £40m (€44m) for 28-year-old just before transfer window shuts. Jorginho arrived at Stamford Bridge from Serie A club Napoli in summer of 2018. 

ALSO READ: Transfer Deadline Day: Everton Splash £20m To Sign Godfrey, Ancelotti Business Hailed

At weekend, Jorginho contributed with two goals for Chelsea in ir 4-0 win over Crystal Palace. However, Blues boss Frank Lampard considers Brazilian-born Italian midfielder surplus to requirements given number of top midfielders at his disposal. More so, Lampard is reportedly keen on Jorginho's sale as he plans to use funds to make a last-ditch attempt at signing West Ham's Declan Rice.

However, most recent reports from Athletic have claimed that Jorginho won't be joining Arsenal on transfer deadline day. report also claims that Gunners are on verge of loaning out Matteo Guendouzi to Hertha Berlin. 

ALSO READ: Transfer Window Deadline End Time: What Time Does Transfer Window Close?

Arsenal transfer news: Lyon's Houssem Aouar t joining Arsenal this summer

Reports from Evening Standard have claimed that a deal for Houssem Aouar to Arsenal has stumbled over midfielder's price tag. Champions League semi-finalists reportedly rejected a number of bids from Arsenal as y stood firm on ir £45m (€50m) valuation of 22-year-old. It is believed that Lyon are willing to sell Aouar to domestic rivals PSG instead as Thomas Tuchel's side can match ir asking price. 

ALSO READ: Sky Sports Forced To Apologise For Graeme Souness' Racist Comments Hurled At Erik Lamela

Arsenal transfer rumours: Thomas Partey to be included in Torreira deal? 

Lucas Torreira is reportedly close to joining Atletico Madrid on a loan deal with an option of a permanent move to Wanda Metropolita. Arteta has long been an admirer of Thomas Partey and reportedly wants Ghanaian included as part of transfer for Torreira. However, Los Rojiblancos remain convinced that ir 27-year-old defensive midfielder won't be leaving club this window. 

Im Credits - Houssem Aouar, Jorginho Instagram