The Italian star joined the Gunners from Chelsea on a cut-price deal in January and he has been a good squad player.

Mikel Arteta continues to value his experience on and off the pitch, but there is speculation that he could still leave the club.

According to AS, Barcelona are likely to invest on another experienced holding midfielder at the turn of the year.

They secured Oriol Romeu on a cut-price deal from Girona last summer, but are eyeing more quality in January.

Jorginho and Liverpool 's Thiago Alcantara are targets for the Catalan giants, but it is unclear whether they will sign either.

The agent of Jorginho has clearly stated that the midfielder won't be leaving the Gunners midway through the season.

Thiago, on the other hand, has just returned from a hip surgery and Jurgen Klopp is unlikely to entertain a winter exit.

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