Arsenal’s stance on selling Jorginho revealed as Lazio’s ex-Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri eyes move for him
Posted by  badge Boss on Jun 08, 2023 - 07:56PM
Jorginho only arrived at Arsenal in January but they are already open to sale (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal are willing to sell this summer for a ‘reasonable fee’ amid interest from Lazio, according to reports in Italy.

Serie A side Lazio are currently managed by former boss , who has a strong relationship with the Italy international midfielder.

Jorginho played under Sarri at both Napoli and Chelsea and despite only joining Arsenal in the January transfer window, the Gunners are reportedly open to a sale if the player wants to leave the Emirates.

That’s according to , who report that Arsenal would be seeking a similar amount to the £12m they paid Chelsea to part ways with him.

Jorginho, 31, is under contract until the end of next season and would have to take a pay cut over his wages if he decides to move to Lazio.

Lazio hope that they will be able to convince Jorginho into a switch due to his relationship with Sarri and they fact that they could offer him more regular playing time, which may be key to his hopes of playing for Italy at Euro 2024.

Arsenal , which would see Jorginho fall down the pecking order in north London.

Jorginho has played 16 times for Arsenal since he joined Mikel Arteta’s team and before that made 213 appearances for Chelsea.

During his four-and-a-half years in west London he helped the Blues win the Champions League and Europa League.

Jorginho has 47 caps for Italy and helped his country emerge victorious at Euro 2020, beating England in the final at Wembley.