Danny Murphy praises Arsenal’s “excellent business” following the $12 million Jorginho transfer

The Italian has the expertise to guide the Gunners through a title battle, and Jorginho’s transfer to Arsenal is a “fantastic piece of business.”

According to former Tottenham star Danny Murphy, the midfielder is the ideal backup for Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.

Given Arsenal’s unfortunate recent history with acquiring players from Stamford Bridge, Jorginho’s move was viewed with skepticism in certain quarters.

Given Arsenal’s unfortunate recent history with acquiring players from Stamford Bridge, Jorginho’s move was viewed with skepticism in certain quarters.

Murphy, though, rejects any criticism and asserts that the Italian international will show to be a shrewd financial decision.

‘It’s a really clever piece of business that,’ Murphy told talkSPORT.

‘Partey is struggling a bit, he doesn’t tend to play a full season. He came off at half-time in the City game. You need some cover.

‘I think he is somebody who you know will cope with any high pressure group he’s put into, whether it’s off the bench or starting. If they’re still in the race with 10 games to go – which they should be – and Partey’s injured then Jorginho comes in the team and you know what you’re going to get.

‘He doesn’t quite have Partey’s physicality but knitting the game together, talking to people around him, knowing the position.

‘Anyone doubting him that move, I don’t see where the sceptiscim comes from to be honest with you. For the price – what is it? £12m? – It’s a great piece of business that.