Arsenal midfielder 'expected' to sign new contract after positive talks | OneFootball

The 32-year-old midfielder is in the final few months of his existing deal but Arsenal do have the option to extend that by a further 12 months.

A new deal would put to end significant speculation around Jorginho's future as the veteran's agent has routinely spoken of a possible return to Serie A for his client.

"We're in no hurry," agent Joao Santos told TV Play last month. "Would Jorginho like to return to Italy? Yes, of course, because he grew up in Italy and he likes everything about the country."

The Gunners have started working on summer extensions and recently opened talks with centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, who still has three years on his current deal but is set to be rewarded for his emergence as a key figure in the team.

Jorginho is expected to sign a new deal / Marc Atkins/GettyImages

Elsewhere, sporting director Edu and his assistant, Jason Ayto, made a visit to Saudi Arabia last week, sparking further speculation about possible sales.

That meeting, however, is understood to have been more of a general introduction with Saudi Pro League officials, rather that talks over any summer departures.