Arsenal make January transfer decision over midfielder lined up for Bosman deal

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Arsenal will resist January offers for Jorginho and intend to keep him at the club until at least the end of the season. The Italian international midfielder is currently expected to depart the Emirates Stadium on a free transfer next summer when his contract is due to expire but until then, he will remain an important part of Mikel Arteta's dressing room. Turkish giants Besiktas have long held interest in the 32-year-old after first initiating contact with his representatives back in January,