Juventus are reportedly circling midfielder Jorginho, new details emerge about Granit Xhaka’s exit, and the Gunners are locked in a transfer battle with rivals Manchester City for a rising Serie A star.

Jorginho’s future uncertain

LONDON, ENGLAND: Jorginho of Arsenal applauds the fans after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Jorginho of Arsenal applauds the fans after the team’s victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2024. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Italian giants Juventus are reportedly keeping a close eye on midfielder Jorginho‘s contract situation at Arsenal. With his deal expiring this summer (though Arsenal hold a one-year extension option), a move back to Serie A could materialise.

Juventus are said to be “obsessed” with the experienced midfielder, but will Arsenal let him go?

Inside Xhaka’s departure

MUNICH, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 15: Granit Xhaka of Bayer Leverkusen looks o during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Allianz Arena on September 15, 2023 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
MUNICH, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 15: Granit Xhaka of Bayer Leverkusen looks o during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Allianz Arena on September 15, 2023 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Bayer Leverkusen‘s sporting director, Simon Rolfes, has shed light on the negotiations that led to Granit Xhaka‘s transfer. Rolfes reveals Arsenal’s strong reluctance to sell their key midfielder, making the deal a “long battle.”

This highlights Xhaka’s value to the Gunners at the time, even though he ultimately moved to the Bundesliga.

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Battle for Kayode heats up

FLORENCE, ITALY - FEBRUARY 26: Michael Kayode of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A TIM match between ACF Fiorentina and SS Lazio at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 26, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 26: Michael Kayode of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A TIM match between ACF Fiorentina and SS Lazio at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 26, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Arsenal and rivals Manchester City are reportedly locked in a transfer tussle for a rising Italian starlet. Both Premier League powerhouses are reportedly eager to sign Fiorentina‘s exciting 19-year-old Michael Kayode.

The versatile forward’s impressive performances, including goals and assists, have caught the attention of Europe’s elite.

With Kayode’s contract secure until 2028, it might take a hefty fee to pry him away from Florence.

Arsenal target Michael Kayode: Scouts impressed, price tag learned