Mikel Arteta was eager to sign Moises Caicedo for his midfield this winter. Many Arsenal fans believed the Ecuadorian was the man for their midfield. However, for reasons best known to Brighton, the deal fell through, and Arsenal went on to sign Jorginho. Some Gunners are still sceptical of the former blue, but Paul Brown believes he would thrive at the Emirates. According to Brown, Arsenal’s move for Jorginho will have a greater impact on their title challenge than Caicedo’s deal.
“I know that Arsenal fans are annoyed that they didn’t manage to get Caicedo, and Jorginho feels like a sort of second-rate bargain buy in comparison to him, but it’s just not the case at all. I genuinely think there would have been a place for both of them at Arsenal,” said Brown on Give Me Sport.
This could be an absolutely magnificent bit of business by #AFC. Has all the traits they lack in midfield, knows how to win, and few better penalty takers in world football https://t.co/jr1vNx4MKb
— Paul Brown (@pbsportswriter) January 31, 2023
“Caicedo’s a very different kind of player; he looks like a sexier name because there was more money involved, but that’s because of his age because you pay for potential, and he’s on a longer contract. If you’re assigning one of those players to make a difference to Arsenal this season to get them over the line and win a title, it’s Jorginho, not Caicedo.”
Jorginho may not have shone on his Arsenal debut, but he was coming from a struggling team. He’ll improve game by game.
Finally, if Thomas Partey is injured, he now has a capable replacement in Jorginho.
Sam P
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Paul Brown? Who is he? He is plainly NOT the sharpest tool in the box. Thats for sure!
A player we were keen to pay around £70 mill for is, supposedly, more use than a 31 year old, slowing down ex Chelsea player, not loved by their own fans?
Not an endorsement that gives me much confidence in the mysterious Paul Browns intellect!
Jon
The pundit was expressing his opinion which I wholeheartedly disagree with.
One should ask oneself, would you be happy if Jorginho was our 1st choice midfield target? If not, then why be happy he is a backup; better than nothing I guess?
As far as “filling in” for Partey; Jorginho can fill the roster or position, but can’t cover the ground and have the impact Partey does.
Otherwise, why would Chelsea so eagerly let him go to another club above them in the table?
I don’t question the experience or leadership of Jorginho, but rather his pace, physicality, and ability to cover ground and shield the back line.
Durand Early days still for Jorginho , to be fair to him, but I cannot find anything in your post that I do not agree with . I see it exactly the same as you do.
Chelsea currently have 30 players and only 11 can play. There will be a lot of people looking for a way out – and somewhere to play!
Jorginho is a better buy for short term purposes only, when taken into consideration for the four months needed to get us over the line, his experience, skills sets and winning mentality, he’s the gaffer types of players that he loves to work with and who will need lest supervision.
It is indeed a good signing if Declan Rice is that powerful midfielder we want to make our number one target in the summer, the cost of deal makes it a no brainer, am actually surprised Chelsea sanction this deal.
Caicedo cost is presently inflated though the kid has a high ceiling.
Jog is totally a short term plan before we go for Rice next summer.