Arsenal have agreed a £12m deal with Chelsea to sign Italy midfielder Jorginho.
The 31-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Napoli in 2014, is into the final six months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
He will now have a medical before signing an 18-month contract with the option of a further year.
The Gunners turned their attentions to Jorginho after having two bids rejected by Brighton for Moises Caicedo.
Brighton say Caicedo is not for sale and it looks increasingly likely the Ecuador midfielder will remain at the club after the 11pm deadline.
Jorginho is set to become Arsenal's third signing of the January window, the club having previously bought Poland defender Jakub Kiwior from Spezia for 20m euros (£17.