Jorginho's Arsenal squad number 'revealed' as Italian 'joins the Gunners' from Chelsea

Jorginho's shirt number at Arsenal has been revealed as the Italian's move from Chelsea edges closer to completion.

Arsenal have made a late move for the Italy international after failing in their attempts to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton.

The Gunners had several bids, including one worth up to £70m, rejected for Ecuador international Caicedo.

It forced them to turn their attention elsewhere in their hunt for midfield reinforcements, with the club eventually settling on Jorginho.

The Italian is out of contract with Chelsea at the end of the season and is set to be allowed to make the move across London.

Reports in Italy claim the deal is already completed, with one report claiming Jorginho has signed a deal at Emirates until 2025.

Other reports claim Jorginho has signed a deal with the Gunners until 2024, with the option of a further year.

Jorginho's shirt number 'revealed'

Arsenal are yet to confirm the move but Jorginho's agent, Joao Santos, has seemingly announced it prematurely.

He posted a picture to Instagram of himself posing for a photo with Jorginho, who is seen kitted out in an Arsenal shirt.

The Italian can be seen wearing pants with the number 20 on it, revealing his likely squad number.

Here’s Jorginho in Arsenal shirt after deal signed until June 2024 with an option to further season — together with his agent João Santos ⚪️🔴🤝🏻 #AFC

Official statement to follow. pic.twitter.com/duFKUjCSAs

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2023

The number was previously held by Nuno Tavares, who is currently on loan at Marseille.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims Jorginho's move is close to being confirmed.

Posting a picture of the midfielder in an Arsenal shirt, Romano tweeted: "Here's Jorginho in Arsenal shirt after deal signed until June 2024 with an option to further season — together with his agent Joao Santos.

"Official statement to follow."

Meanwhile, The Athletic's David Ornstein has confirmed that Arsenal’s move for Jorginho will halt their pursuit of Caicedo.

He tweeted: "Arsenal advancing towards agreement to sign Jorginho from Chelsea. 31yo Italy midfielder now most likely #DeadlineDay recruit.

"Acceptance at #AFC that Brighton stance on Moises Caicedo means pursuit of 21yo Ecuadorian is over."