Arsenal open talks with ‘world class’ midfielder whose key demand could make or break agreement

According to a fresh update from online outlet Football Insider, those discussions have begun.

Jorginho wants two-year commitment

FI state Jorginho is keen to extend his stay in north London, though will demand he receive a two-year offer.

Multi-year deals aren’t all that common for ageing players. Jorginho is 32 and it remains to be seen whether Arsenal will accede to his demand.

However, given Arteta is clearly a huge admirer of Jorginho who it seems is content to accept a squad role, the signs do look positive.

Furthermore, as the Evening Standard alluded to, a multi-year deal may be in Arsenal’s thinking given they’re hopeful of forging a new agreement from scratch rather than simply trigger their one-year option.