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      Gunners captain Kim Little signs new deal with Arsenal 17 years on from joining women’s top-flight giants

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      KIM LITTLE hopes to savour more special moments with Arsenal after extending her contract with the club.The new deal will see the veteran Gunners skipper continue her career with their WSL side until at least June 2026. Kim Little says playing for Arsenal has brought her many special momentsThe Gunners captain hopes to win more silverware with the club having them to win six league titles, three FA Cups and six league cupsLittle and her team-mates are due to face Tottenham the WSL on Sunday at the EmiratesIt follows the club exercising their option to extend her contract.  Little, 34, who is set to face Tottenham in the WSL North London derby this Sunday, said: “I’m delighted to extend my contract and play another year with Arsenal. “It’s quite unique to play for a club for the length of time I have, and I don’t take that for granted. “That time brings many special moments, and I look forward to making a few more of them.”Read More Football StoriesLittle, who began her senior playing career with Scottish Women’s Premier League outfit Hibernian, joined the Gunners at 17 in 2008.The former Scotland playmaker, regarded as one of the best players of her generation, has gone on to become the team’s third highest appearance maker.Her silverware wins with the club includes six league titles, three FA Cups and six Women’s League CupsThe player, who was awarded an MBE for services to football in 2023, has made 363 appearances for the team. Most read in FootballGunners women’s football director Clare Wheatley said: “Kim is one of the very best – as a player and as our captain. “She continues to help drive us forward and set standards on and off the pitch. “We value Kim’s contribution immensely, and I know our supporters will be thrilled that Kim’s Arsenal journey is continuing.”Little, who has scored 174 times for Arsenal, began her football journey playing for a primary school boys’ team in Mintlaw, the village where she grew up in Aberdeenshire. Her senior club career includes her first Gunners stint from 2008 to 2013 before two seasons with US side Seattle reign and a one-term loan spell at Australian outfit Melbourne City. After rejoining Arsenal in 2017, Little went on to help them win their fifth League Cup in March 2018. This followed the midfielder recovering from a knee ligament rupture sustained in May the year before. In 2018-19 Little played 11 times in the top tier for the Arsenal side that won the WSL title under their former gaffer Joe Montemurro. At present their chances of a title win this term look slim with the team fourth and ten points behind league leaders Chelsea. However the Gunners are eager to add more trophies to their collection having reached the quarter-final stages of the Champions League and the FA Cup. Arsenal boss Renee Slegers says Kim Little has important role to play in her team’s trophy chaseCredit: PAAnd head coach Renee Slegers insists Little has a significant role to play in Arsenal’s push for more silverware READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Gunners boss said: “Kim is a wonderful footballer and captain and has an important part to play in the goals we want to achieve. “I’ve learned so much from working with Kim and I’m looking forward to that continuing as we aim to win trophies together.” More

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      The four Arsenal bosses responsible for transfer failings, from Josh Kroenke to Edu’s former scout

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      VICTORY, they say, has a thousand fathers. Defeat is an orphan.But if Arsenal’s failure to recruit the striker the fans have been crying out for for a year or more does now end up costing them the silverware they crave, the guilt must be shared by the quartet at the heart of the decision-making process.Tim Lewis (left) with Josh Kroenke (right) the son of Arsenal owner Stan KroenkeCredit: GettyRichard Garlick (left) and Jason Ayto (right) are part of the group that did not buy a strikerCredit: RexMikel Arteta admitted he wanted to bring in a new No9 in JanuaryCredit: GettyA manager and four executives. Mikel Arteta. Richard Garlick. Jason Ayto. Tim Lewis. Josh Kroenke. The men who run the club.And who, now, surely must be regretting the decision not to splash the cash for a front man, either last summer, or last month.The loss of Kai Havertz for the rest of the season is more than just a kick in the guts.On top of the previous injuries to Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, it feels like a potentially fatal blow.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhat will follow, too, is the blame game. A question of where the responsibility lies.Arteta will doubtless point to his own words, delivered last month, after Arsenal threw away a two-goal lead against Aston Villa.A couple of hours before that game, Liverpool boss Arne Slot sent on Darwin Nunez and the Uruguayan scored twice in stoppage time to break Brentford’s resistance.Then the Arsenal bench against Villa was made up of Raheem Sterling, three senior defenders, reserve keeper Neto, Jorginho – who is set to depart in the summer – and three kids with less than half an hour of first-team football between them.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSSending out a clear message, Arteta said: “With the numbers we have in the squad and looking at our bench, I’m very worried.“Liverpool were able to make subs to change the game. It was the opposite for us.”Arsenal wonderkid Lewis-Skelly’s mum reveals he’s ‘still on washing-up duty’… and how she nearly missed Man City goalArsenal fans had seen the links with Newcastle’s in-form Alexander Isak and RB Leipzig’s Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko.Even with Havertz available, the supporters were united in the view that Arsenal needed something else – a genuine No9.Instead, they waited until it was too late, launching a doomed and pointless £60million bid as Aston Villa were sealing the deal to send Jhon Duran to Saudi Arabia.Unai Emery would have been unlikely to do his old club a favour in ANY circumstances. And definitely not at that point in the window.Arteta, having raised the issue, did not force the point, did not demand a signing, did not order those above him to spend the money they had available.Misguided, foolish, or plain reckless? Whatever your choice, it is on the manager.Kai Havertz is out for the rest of the season with an injuryCredit: PAEdu unexpectedly quit as Gunners chief in NovemberCredit: ReutersIt is also on those above Arteta, the men who make the final decisions.From the outside, it appears that Arsenal have struggled to properly align themselves internally after two key departures – one expected, the other coming out of the blue.Last summer, after 14 years, managing director Vinai Venkatesham left the Emirates.Garlick, who had joined the club from the Premier League in 2021, stepped up but it meant the loss of a smart and savvy operator.Then, in November, former Gunners midfielder Edu – Arteta’s point-man on the board as sporting director – unexpectedly announced he was off to pastures new – likely to eventually be as chief lieutenant to Nottingham Forest and Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis.It meant a hasty appointment for Ayto as ‘interim’ ahead of the winter window.Ayto has been part of the club for a decade, initially as a scout before working under Edu.Yet could an interim really have the clout to make things happen if there is resistance about spending money?Lewis, who has been an advisor to owner Stan Kroenke since 2007, has assumed more and more responsibility at Arsenal since his appointment as executive vice chairman in 2023.It is Lewis who now is the “face” of the club at many of the meetings with rivals at home and abroad. He is a smart businessman is unquestioned.But he is not a figure like David Dein was for Arsene Wenger, a mover and shaker who was a fan at heart and would always want to give the manager what he wanted.Kroenke Jr has been his father’s main man at the club over a protracted period, a direct line to the fellow who really counts.Between them, they decided not to act, crossing their fingers and hoping that the injury worst would not happen, presumably biding their time to get the striker they really want in the summer.Yet chances to win the Prem do not come every year. There is often a narrow opening, a fleeting opportunity, that must be taken.Plenty of Arsenal fans were already thinking that the lack of a 20-goal striker last term meant their club fell short.And this season, with Manchester City falling off their perch, Chelsea, Manchester United and Spurs in various stages of undress and the post-Jurgen Klopp Liverpool the only team they had to beat, it may be even more the case.READ MORE SUN STORIESArsenal could, still, win the Prem or the Champions League. But it suddenly feels even less likely. Fingers will be pointed. Rightly so. More

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      Diego Costa and two Arsenal flops among uninspiring free agents as Kai Havertz ruled out for season

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      ARSENAL are reeling after losing Kai Havertz for the season – but could there still be a transfer solution?The Gunners forward, 25, has been ruled out until the summer with a torn hamstring. Mikel Arteta took his squad to Dubai for winter training – only to lose Kai Havertz for the seasonCredit: GettyHavertz has suffered a torn hamstring and won’t play again in 2024-25Credit: PAEx-Gunners striker Lucas Perez is among those currently looking for a new clubCredit: PA:Empics SportHavertz sustained the injury during a training session on the club’s midseason training break in Dubai. The German joins Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka in a crowded treatment room at the Emirates. Arsenal opted against signing a striker in January, despite a late £60million bid for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins. They are now left with Ethan Nwaneri, Leandro Trossard and Raheem Sterling as their only fit striking options.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLOne option for the Gunners is to delve into the free agent market.Arsenal haven’t yet filled up their 25-man allocation for their Premier League squad, per the Mirror. As such, they can bring in an unattached player at any time – even outside the transfer window. The current free agent list features some familiar names, including ex-Chelsea striker Diego Costa. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCosta scored 59 goals in 120 games for the Blues and won two Premier League titles – but that was back in 2017.He left Brazilian club Gremio in January and netted just once in 23 games during a barren spell with Wolves in 2022-23.Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard is looking forward to the teams training break in Dubai Uruguayan Maxi Gomez could also be a left-field option for the Gunners.The 28-year-old is surprisingly without a club after leaving Turkish side Trabzonspor last month.He has 32 caps for Uruguay and just five years ago was linked with a £125m switch to the Emirates.Mariano Diaz is also without a club since leaving Sevilla in the summer.The former Real Madrid striker also boasts Lyon on his CV – but mustered just 7 goals in 60 games across his time at the Bernabeu. Ex-Wolves and Chelsea forward Diego Costa is also a free agentCredit: GettyARSENAL PLAYER RATINGS: Saliba will be having nightmares about Isak as Lewis-Skelly is only Gunners star to show upARSENAL were humbled by Newcastle at St James’ Park as the Magpies beat them 2-0 to secure a spot in the League Cup final.The North Londoners knew they needed to take an early advantage if they were to overturn the 2-0 defeat at the Emirates.But Jacob Murphy was on hand to put the Magpies a goal ahead after Alexander Isak’s shot rebounded off of the post and out to him.Shortly after the break, Anthony Gordon doubled the lead to all but confirm a second League Cup final in three years for Eddie Howe.Here’s how SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse rated the Gunners.David Raya – 5Stitched Declan Rice right up for the second goal.And that absolutely killed this as a contest for his side.Jurrien Timber – 6Tried to get forward and support the attack early but soon found himself dropping deeper to avoid being caught on the counter.Tough night for the Dutchman up against Gordon in front of the red-hot home crowd.William Saliba – 4Let frustration get the better of him when he got himself booked for grabbing Anthony Gordon’s shirt.And the winger almost embarrassed him again at the start of the second period when he caught the defender sleeping, nicked the ball from him, but could only shoot wide.The usually assured star will be having nightmares of Gordon and Isak.Gabriel Magalhaes – 6Another who struggled to contain Toon’s two pacey attacking threats but did fair slightly better than his usually formidable partner.Myles Lewis-Skelly – 7Another assured performance from the full-back in a raucous atmosphere.Could not be faulted for any of the goals and showed flashes off his potential despite the humbling.Martin Odegaard – 6Everything Arsenal did try came through the skipper.Although he loses a mark as things could have been a very different story if he had finished his first half effort had hit the inside rather than outside of the post.Thomas Partey – 6Plenty of running about but very little to show or product for his efforts.Declan Rice – 6Looked to take a knock late in the first half and continued to struggle on after the restart.Was hung out to dry by his goalie for the second goal and he did keep pushing until the very end.But it was a disappointing night for the England star and his partner Partey as they came up short against Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.Gabriel Martinelli – 5Struggled to get past big Dan Burn during his brief time on the pitch.And his night was brought to an abrupt end when he limped off before the break.Kai Havertz – 4Outmuscled, outbattled and outthought but Svan Botman and Fabian Schar.Produced zilch on an evening when he and his team-mates lacked creativity and ideas.Leandro Trossard – 5Many will have been fancying him to cause some problems for the 34-year-old Kieran Trippier but the veteran had him in his pocket all night.Arteta had seen enough by the hour mark and opted to let Raheem Sterling have a go instead.Subs usedEthan Nwaneri (37 mins for Martinelli) – 6Desperately tried to inject some pace and threat into the faltering Arsenal attack but the task proved too much for the young Gunn.He should have plenty more big occasions to look forward to though in his career.Mikel Merino (70 mins for Odegaard) – 5The game was already done and dusted when he entered the fray for battle.Some nice touches, but like those before him, he couldn’t produce anything for the visitors.Raheem Sterling (61 mins for Trossard) – 4Got half an hour to try and get at Trippier but, just like Trossard before him, he was not given an ounce of joy.Riccardo Calafiori (78 mins for Timber) – 4Was brought on simply to get some minutes in his legs.Jorginho (78 mins for Partey) – 4See above. Little chance to make an impact with the game well and truly over.Should the Gunners want a trip down memory lane, Carlos Vela and Lucas Perez are both currently free agents. Vela, who began his career with Arsenal in 2005, has spent the last six years scoring for fun at Los Angeles FC in the MLS.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut he looks likely to stay in America, despite recently losing his home in the Californian wildfires.While Perez – who flopped at the Emirates in the 2016-17 season – left Deportivo La Caruna in January due to “personal reasons.” More

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      Four ways Arsenal could line up until end of Premier League season with Mikel Arteta facing unprecedented striker crisis

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      MIKEL ARTETA has some huge decisions to make in the coming weeks.Arsenal are in the midst of an injury crisis.Mikel Arteta has an injury crisis on his handsCredit: PAKai Havertz has been ruled out for the remainder of the seasonCredit: GettyKai Havertz became the club’s latest star to suffer a significant injury this week.The striker sustained a torn hamstring while training in Dubai and is now set to miss the remainder of the season.And with Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli already on the treatment table, the Gunners now find themselves severely limited in attack.Arteta currently has just three first team forwards at his disposal – loanee Raheem Sterling, 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri and Leandro Trossard.Read More in FootballThe Spaniard could be forced to play some stars out of position while he waits for the likes of Saka and Martinelli to return next month.Here, SunSport look at four ways Arsenal could line up in attack in the coming weeks.Nwaneri strikerEarlier this season, Arteta admitted he would like to see Nwaneri in the No9 role one day.He said: “I think he can develop into a No9. He has got the goal in front of him and he looks at the goal and he has a tremendous ability to put the ball in the back of the net.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSArteta sees Ethan Nwaneri as a potential strikerWith Havertz now absent, that day could come sooner rather than later.Should Nwaneri move into the centre, Sterling could take his place on the right until Saka returns to fitness.Where Arsenal’s transfer window went wrong with Mikel Arteta more reliant on Havertz than ever and no back-up strikerMeanwhile, Trossard will probably keep his role on the left.Sterling strikerThe 30-year-old played as up top on several occasions during his Manchester City and Liverpool days.Arsenal’s current injury crisis could see him move back into that position.Sterling played as a No9 during his time with Man City and LiverpoolIn 62 outings as a centre-forward, Sterling scored 25 goals and provided ten assists.The Gunners will be hoping he can find his form as he approaches the end of his loan spell.Should Sterling move inside, Nwaneri will probably go to the right with Trossard on the left.Trossard strikerTrossard has played central on a number of occasions for Arsenal, usually in a false nine-style formation.Arteta could utilise that again in the next few weeks to combat the absence of a striker.Leandro Trossard has played centrally beforeShould that be the case, the Spaniard could try something completely different by moving Kieran Tierney to the wing.Tierney played left midfield on a handful of occasions during his time at Celtic but never as high as a winger.Such a move will probably see Nwaneri stay on the right.Merino strikerProbably the most unexpected option on this list, Merino is also allegedly being considered as a potential striker for Arsenal.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe midfielder has never played as a No9 professionally but Arteta could give him a chance in the near future.There is talk of the 6ft 2in star using his physique and stature as a makeshift central striker – a little bit like the way Marouane Fellaini was deployed by Manchester United.Mikel Merino could start as a No9 More

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      I wasted my Arsenal career partying and not trying in training – Arsene Wenger put me back in my place

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      AN ARSENAL flop admitted he looks back at his failed spell with the Gunners with “a lot of regrets” as he never fulfilled his potential.The North Londoners ruled the Premier League in the early 2000s along with then bitter rivals Manchester United.Arsenal flop Francis Jeffers has ‘a lot of regrets’ from his time at HighburyCredit: Getty Images – GettyJeffers went out partying and didn’t work hard enough during Arsenal trainingCredit: AP:Associated PressThat was when legendary manager Arsene Wenger decided to bring one of the Prem’s most exciting strikers over to Highbury in 2001.That was none other than Francis Jeffers, who shone bright with his beloved Everton the previous four years, a period that saw him register a total of 18 goals and one assist in 55 appearances.However, Jeffers never lived up to his star billing as he only managed eight goals and three assists in 39 appearances during his three-year stint with Arsenal, who loaned him back to the Toffees in 2003.The former striker conceded that he didn’t work hard enough in training and would instead go out partying.Read More on ArsenalThe ex-England international downed tools as he thought he wouldn’t play anyway, with the likes of Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Sylvain Wiltord and Nwankwo Kanu ahead of him in the pecking order.That is why Wenger gave him a “fair crack of the whip”, which he insists was very well-deserved as it put him back in his place.Nevertheless, the ex-Charlton ace is adamant he didn’t “throw it all away” as he realised a lot of dreams throughout his career.Jeffers told The Independent back in 2014: “I was out partying, living life, tossing it off in training because I always thought I wouldn’t play Saturday anyway. Most read in Football”Now, I look back with a lot of regrets. That is where I should have been putting it in more. Wenger gave me a fair crack of the whip. “I haven’t got a bad word to say about him. He tells you how it is, one of the only managers I played for who did.I slide tackled Arsene Wenger and Thierry Henry on my Arsenal trial – I couldn’t believe manager’s reaction“He said there were things going on in my head that shouldn’t have been and that it was an important time in my career. I am not saying I threw it all away, because I had a decent career.“I fulfilled a lot of ambitions but I always say it, I know how much ability I had. “I’m not soft. I know how good a player I was. One England cap wasn’t enough.” More

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      ‘Now everyone’s calling me it…’ – Declan Rice reveals hilarious new nickname he has among Arsenal team-mates

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      DECLAN RICE is known as the Horse to his Arsenal team-mates — and he is still hoping to gallop to a famous title success.The £105million star revealed his new nickname as Mikel Arteta’s side prepare for the home straight in this Premier League campaign.Arsenal star Declan Rice revealed his new nicknameRice’s Arsenal team-mates call him the Horse after a series of impressive performancesCredit: GettyArsenal, sweating on the fitness of forward Kai Havertz following a hamstring scare during their Dubai winter training trip, visit Leicester on Saturday.Rice and Co are six points off leaders Liverpool and will be keeping an eye on the Merseyside derby at Everton tonight — the Reds’ game in hand.Arne Slot’s Kop side also face tough matches at Aston Villa and Manchester City this month and Rice feels his fitness and form are ramping up at just the right time.On his new nickname, he said: “It’s positive. Oleksandr Zinchenko started it then Jorginho went with it — now everyone’s calling me it.Read More on Arsenal“I think it’s because they think I can run all day, that I’m athletic, my ability to go again, my sustainability and availability to the team.“Even two days since the last game, I’m running around and they’re thinking I’m a mad man. I don’t mind the nickname but I just have to keep it going.”Only Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has played more minutes than Rice, 26, since August 2022.A toe injury in November kept him out of the only Arsenal game he missed in that two-year period.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe has not had the greatest of campaigns but the midfielder feels good about ending the season on a high.Rice, speaking to Sky Sports, said: “It probably was a slower start for me, coming off the back of the Euros. Because I’ve been so consistent over the last few years. But I’m hitting form and full fitness at the right time. Jamie Carragher points out Declan Rice’s moment of genius after Myles Lewis-Skelly copied Erling Haaland’s celebration“I knew I had to up my game, up my level. Over the last few months, I’ve been watching lots of clips, sitting down with analysts and seeing where I can improve. There’s been a gradual, good increase so I need to keep going.”Rice also revealed that only since he left West Ham and joined Arsenal in 2023 has he been more focused on his nutrition.He said: “I never really took to that side of the game until the nutritionist at Arsenal sat me down, went through it properly and showed me how your body works.“And what you have to be eating and drinking constantly to be at the top of your game.Chasing Liverpool“That’s a really important part and with the number of games we’re playing, it’s probably the most important part. Once we’ve played, it’s how we go again in a few days’ time.“It’s really tough. Every player has a different routine and lives differently. The staff at the club keep us going. You’re away from home a lot — there’s hotels, travel and a lot of away games.“There’s a lot in the mind but when you’re competing for stuff at the top end of the game, it’s about how much you want it.“That’s why I keep myself going and I know it’s the same for my team-mates as this year we want to achieve some really good things.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAs for catching Slot’s side, Rice said: “There’s a long way to go. We can only keep believing, working and having full trust we can achieve great things.“It’s down to us to get that over the line. Big things are coming. We must stay positive and keep going.” More

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      ‘Congrats to Liverpool on the title’ moan Arsenal fans as Havertz suffers injury to leave Arteta without any strikers

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      ARSENAL face being without any strikers after an injury scare to top scorer Kai Havertz.Boss Mikel Arteta had already confessed his disappointment at failing to land any new frontmen in the winter transfer window.Kai Havertz, pictured in Dubai with Arsenal team-mate Leandro Trossard, has reportedly picked up a hamstring niggleCredit: GettyGunners manager Mikel Arteta has had frontline problems all seasonCredit: GettyAnd that headache could now become much worse.First-choice attackers Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli are crocked.And now Havertz has reportedly been troubled by a hamstring injury during a training trip to Dubai.Some fans on social media reacted by claiming Arsenal should now say “Congrats to Liverpool on the title”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArne Slot’s Reds are six points clear of the second-placed Gunners in the Premier League and also have a game in handBut other supporters reckon it’s ridiculous to rule out a title surge just because of a fitness scare over Havertz.The 15-goal German has yet to win over all the Arsenal faithful despite his best season so far.And fans are desperate for winger Saka to return.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBut after a handful of gloomy Gunners’ messages, one X user responded: “It’s not over yet bro and I’m a Liverpool fan.”If we beat Everton tomorrow (Wednesday) I think it’s done. If not still a big chance for you imo. You can’t get any more meaningful injuries though.”How Liverpool’s genius offside-buster gives them HUGE edge over EvertonAnother wrote: “Buddy said congrats here as if Kai Havertz was supposed to be the difference.”But a third supporter insisted Liverpool are already sure to lift the crown – but for a different reason.He said: “They won long before – when Manchester City lost a few games in a row.”  More

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      Jorginho ‘agrees Arsenal exit’ with former Chelsea midfielder’s contract running out at the end of the season

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      JORGINHO has reportedly agreed terms with Flamengo for a free transfer from Arsenal.The Italian is in the final months of his contract with Arsenal that expires in June, and could be headed back to the country of his birth on a free transfer this summer.Jorginho joined Arsenal from ChelseaCredit: GettyAs he is in the last six months of his deal, Jorginho is able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with any club abroad.Brazilian side Flamengo were reportedly pushing to sign the midfielder last month, but didn’t want to pay a transfer fee for the player.Brazilian outlet BolaVIP claim that the interest has now advanced and Flamengo have agreed a salary with Jorginho.Ex-Chelsea full-back Filipe Luis, who is now head coach at Flamengo, spoke to the Arsenal player last month to help convince him to join the Brazilian outfit.Read more Arsenal newsJorginho has been in demand and it was reported last month that his representatives held talks with another Brazilian club Palmeiras. The former Chelsea player is among seven Arsenal players who could be axed in the summer.It has been reported that Mikel Arteta has sanctioned the departure of players in order to raise funds for a summer spending spree.Getting Jorginho’s £110,000 weekly wages off the books could allow Arsenal to reallocate those funds towards summer reinforcements.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSArsenal were inactive in the January transfer window, potentially missing an opportunity to bolster their squad as they look to catch Premier League leaders Liverpool.Jorginho joined Arsenal from Chelsea two years ago for a fee of £12million.He has appeared 73 times for the Gunners in the Premier League, but has been a bit part player this season only starting six games and appearing off the bench four times. More