Arsenal transfer news: Manchester United plot late hijack for Arteta target

It’s transfer deadline day. After what has been a rather impressive transfer window so far, Arsenal need to get it spot on today…

In today’s Arsenal transfer news – Manchester United enquire about midfielder who has already agreed to sign for Arsenal, Moises Caicedo’s replacement edging very close to signing and an Arsenal midfielder to be sent out on loan.

For yesterday’s Arsenal transfer news, click here.

Let’s see what the papers are saying today…

Arsenal transfer news – Gunners agree deal with Jorginho

The Top Flight has reported within the last hour that a deal involving Jorginho to Arsenal is imminent, after terms have been agreed.

According to The Sun, Chelsea don’t have training today, meaning that Jorginho won’t get the chance to say goodbye to his Chelsea teammates, as a deal is expected to be announced before the deadline.

Arsenal transfer news – Manchester United enquire about Youri Tielemans

According to Football365, Manchester United have now enquired about signing Youri Tielemans, despite the Leicester City player verbally agreeing to sign for Arsenal. It’s thought that a late hijack could be on the cards, with the Red Devils missing out on Ryan Gravenberch.

Arsenal transfer news – Albert Sambi Lokonga to join Crystal Palace on loan

According to Fabrizio Romano on Twitter, Albert Sambi Lokonga is due to join Crystal Palace on a loan until the end of the season. The Arsenal midfielder is falling out on contention under Mikel Arteta, who feels a loan would be best for him to develop.

The tweet states that a medical is booked in for this afternoon, so if all is well, then an announcement can be expected imminently.

What do you make of Arsenal’s transfer deadline day so far?