Napoli have rejected a £15million bid from Arsenal for their midfielder Jorginho, reports in Italy claim.
The 25-year-old has long been linked with a transfer to the Premier League with Liverpool and Arsenal thought to be chasing him in 2014 before he signed for Napoli.
Jorginho swapped Hellas Verona for Napoli in an £8m deal and Wenger is thought to have been eyeing the Brazilian-born midfielder since 2015.
Gazzetta dello Sport claim Arsenal have lodged an offer, but it was immediately rejected by the Serie A side.
Arsenal have been warned Jorginho is not for sale, even though he is not guaranteed a starting place at Napoli.
The Gunners have not found it easy in the transfer window so far with bids rejected for Monaco star Thomas Lemar and Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette.
Jorginho's Serie A 2016/17 season
Games: 27
Key passes: 35
Chances created: 38
Interceptions: 52
Tackles won: 47
Clearances: 38
Jorginho struggled to nail down a starting place at Napoli last season with 10 of his 37 Serie A appearances coming off the bench.
The Italy intentional provided three assists last season playing in defensive midfield.
Jorginho has settled into the defensive slot in midfield after arriving from Verona as a player that could operate further upfront.
Napoli seem to be reluctant sellers and it is not known whether Arsenal will return will an improved bid.
Despite experiencing several set-backs this summer in the pursuit of their targets, Arsenal are closing in on a deal for prolific goalscorer Lacazette.
MORE : Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim cannot guarantee Arsenal and Liverpool target Kylian Mbappe will stay
Share this with