ARSENAL are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Jorginho before Tuesdays big deadline day.
Mikel Artetais on the search for a midfielder withBrighton so far refusing to sell number one target Moises Caicedo.
While the Gunners have launched a third bid for Brighton star Caicedo worth 75million, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
It is a fee that falls just 5m short of the Seagulls asking price for the Ecuadorian.
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has spoken afterthe Seagulls stunning 2-1 FA Cup win over Liverpool, saying: we are ready to go forward without him.
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Arsenal are set to launch a third bid for Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
The Gunners have already seen two bids turned down by the Seagulls for the midfielder.
Brighton have issued a hands off warning, despite the Ecuadorian making it clear that he wants to leave the club.
Arsenals new bid for the player is in the region of 70m with 5m worth of add-ons.
This would represent aclub record transfer for Arsenal, eclipsing the 72m spent on flop Nicolas Pepe.
Brighton could be open to selling before the end of the transfer window but are holding out for 80m.
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Jorginho.
With Brighton not changing their stance on Moises Caicedo, the Gunners have turned their attention to the Chelsea man.
AndSky Sportclaim that hes now close to becoming Mikel Artetas third signing of the window.
Arsenal star Matt Smith is wanted by German side Augsburg along with a number of Championship sides ahead of deadline day, including QPR.
The Gunners are willing to let him go with hopes of another midfielder coming in.
With under 27 hours to go before the window closes, its gone slightly quiet on the transfer front at Arsenal.
The Gunners appear to be losing their grip on signing Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo and have now turned their attention to Chelsea ace Jorginho, whos out of contract in the summer.
One player the Premier League leaders definitely wont be signing is Martin Zubimendi, whos staying at Real Sociedad.
Arsenal are sending Brazilian winger Marquinhos to Norwich on loan for the rest of the season, writes Mark Irwin.
The 19-year-old has struggled for game time since signing for the Gunners in a 3million move from Sao Paulo last summer.
Arsenal are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Jorginho before the window closes.
According toThe Athletic, the Gunners are exploring a shock move for Italy international to provide cover in midfield for the likes of Thomas Partey.
Arsenal have made world-record offer in the womens game to sign England star Alessia Russo from Manchester United.
According toDavid Ornstein, the Gunners are trying to take advantage of Russos contract expiring in the summer.
Although the bid hasnt yet been accpeted by United.
Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun scored a dramatic last-gasp equaliser against PSG on Sunday night.
And the striker then emulated a celebration Thierry Henry once did for France.
Balogun said on Instagram: Spoke to Thierry before the game! Only right I show my respect