Arsenal transfer news: Don Hutchison delivers Jorginho verdict

Wed 1 February 2023 18:15, UK

Don Hutchinson has claimed that Arsenal have got themselves a “perfect fit” for t♛heir squ🌞ad in Jorginho.

The EܫSPN pundit als♚o shares what Frank Lampard previously told him about the Gunners January signing.

Arsenal sealed a move for Jorginho on transfer deadline day, landing him from Chelsea for a reported £12ꦅmillion.

The 31-🐲year-old had six months left on his Blues contract, hence th🅷e relatively low transfer fee.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had been looking for a n🅘ew midfielder ahead of Tuesday night’s transfer deadline.

Mohamed Elneny will be out for an extended period of time 🎐due to a significant injury to his right knee.

Thomas Partey also had a🐻♍n injury scare, though it’s not thought to be serious, according to football.london.

Arsenal tried for Mois🌌es Caicedo, but switched to Jorginho as Brighton weren’t willing to do 💞business.

Jorginho’s arrival at the Emirate⭕sꦉ Stadium has been met with a mixed reaction.

However, Hutchison believes the Italian ಞis a great fit for Arsenal.

“I remember speaking to Lampard when🧸 he was going through a bad ti🎃me at Chelsea in terms of results,” he told ESPN, as relayed by .

“He said✨ Jorginho was one of the very few in a bad time that had the personality to get on the ball and wanted the ball.

“He’ll be a perfect fit for AFC.”

Arsenal better off with Jorginho than Caicedo as a January signing – TBR View

Jorginho is arguably a better fit for Ars🃏enal than Caicedo at this moment in time.

The Gunners are sitting top of the Premier League table, but Manchester City are snapping🎶 at their heels.

Jorginho has a wealth of experience in winning silverware, so he’s w🍰ell-placed to handle the pressure.

In addition, he knows the Premier League inside out, so he can hit the ground running 🐻for Arsenal.

While Caicedo is a top talent, he hasn’t got as much experienc𝓰e.

He’s𒈔 a better shout for Arsenal as a summer ♔signing, where he can get a pre-season under his belt and get used to Arteta’s style of play.