Arsenal 'set to REJECT offers from rival clubs for Jorginho' despite midfielder signing fresh contract extension in May

Arsenal are reportedly set to rebuff any advances from rival clubs for midfielder Jorginho.

The Italian international faces an uphill battle to nail down a starting spot this season given the arrival of fellow central midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad.

However, Merino faces a handful of weeks on the sideline after he sustained a small fracture in his shoulder as a result of a training ground collision with defender Gabriel.

With Declan Rice's suspension and Thomas Partey having a patchy record with injuries, Jorginho could prove to be a valuable squad member.