Galatasaray want to sign Arsenal star after Casemiro rejects them

Galatasaray are eager to sign Arsenal midfielder Jorginho before the Turkish transfer window closes on Friday, according to the Sun.

The 24-time Super Lig winners were initially keen on Manchester United star Casemiro, but they have moved to other targets after he rejected them.

Jorginho has yet to make an appearance for Arsenal this term, with Declan Rice and Thomas Partey currently ahead of him in the pecking order.

The arrival of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad could see him play less going forward.

However, the club views the 32-year-old as crucial to their strength in depth in the middle of the park and will reject any offers for him from Gala or any other club.

Arsenal will be without Rice for the game against Tottenham Hotspur on September 15 due to the controversial red card he picked up against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Merino is yet to make his debut due to an injury set to keep him out for weeks, which opens up a window of opportunity for Jorginho.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta loves what the Italian star offers on and off the field, and the Spaniard approved a new deal for him just a couple of months ago.

The Gunners have no plans to sell or loan out any player after the transfer window in England and other major European countries closed on August 30, meaning Galatasaray will have to look elsewhere.