Chelsea declared winners of Jorginho deal as Ally McCoist fears Arsenal slipped up in £12m signing

Pundit fears Jorginho will struggle to adapt to the Gunners
Marc Mayo1 February 2023

New Arsenal signing Jorginho may not be the title challenge help that Mikel Arteta really needs, Ally McCoist has explained.

After a £12million switch from Chelsea to the Gunners on deadline day, the Italian will likely be a squad player as Arsenal pursue the Premier League crown.

But former striker McCoist fears he may struggle to adapt as he plays at a “different pace”.

“Not a good move for Arsenal,” McCoist told talkSPORT via BTR. “He’s not mobile or high energy enough for Arsenal.

“Are you actually telling me you’re signing players from [Chelsea] as bench players?

“You’ve got to be signing players that will strengthen your team, first and foremost. I know you want a squad of 18, but you want as much like for like as you can.”

He summarised: “I don’t see it as a great move. Nothing to do with the financials, I actually think Chelsea are getting the better deal.”

Fellow pundits Paul Merson and Chris Sutton, meanwhile, have stated their belief that Arteta has pulled off a fine signing after failing to land Moises Caicedo from Brighton.

Sutton told the Mail: “I’m surprised he’s gone to Arsenal and Chelsea are helping Arsenal.

“At 31 it's a good piece of business, for £12m it's cheap as chips. From Arsenal's point of view, that's a 10/10. I really think that's a no brainer and a smart piece of business.”

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