Jorginho ‘wanted in Italy transfer return’ just five months after joining Arsenal in surprise switch

LAZIO are reportedly interested in signing Jorginho from Arsenal this summer.

Jorginho, 31, joined the Gunners in a £12million transfer from Chelsea in January.

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Lazio have expressed an interest in signing Jorginho, but the midfielder wants to stay at Arsenal[/caption]

He has made just 16 appearances under the management of Mikel Arteta since arriving at the Emirates Stadium, but he is already being linked with a move away.

Lazio have expressed an interest in bringing the midfielder back to Italy.

However, according to The Evening Standard, Jorginho has no intention of leaving Arsenal.

He wants to stay and fight for his spot in Arteta’s squad, despite the Spaniard’s imminent midfield overhaul.

Arsenal agreed to sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea in a £65m transfer earlier this week.

The 24-year-old is expected to fit straight into the Gunners’ midfield, but he could also line up in a front three.

Arsenal are also pushing to sign Declan Rice from West Ham.

The Gunners have already had two £90m bids pushed back by West Ham, but they are set to make a third offer in the coming days.

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Romeo Lavia is another name on Arteta’s transfer wishlist.

Southampton could be tempted to sell the young star for £50m this summer.