Tag: Lucas Torreira

Lucas Torreira plays for Arsenal Football Club. The Uruguayan midfielder arrived at Arsenal in 2018 from Sampdoria for £26m and earns around £75,000-per-week or £3,900,000-per-year. Torreira wears the number 11 shirt. He was born on February 11, 1996.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Torreira: Now that Uruguay are out, my future will be clear soon

Lucas Torreira admits Arsenal wanted him to do a medical in Russia, but he decided against it, preferring to focus on Uruguay until the World Cup was over.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

‘As good as a fact’: Lucas Torreira’s father speaks out over Arsenal move

Lucas Torreira's father has once again been speaking to the media about his son's potential move to Arsenal, and he's starting to make it sound like a done deal.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Torreira’s father: Lucas will have medical in London after World Cup

Lucas Torreira's father says his son will have a medical in London after the World Cup, as the Uruguayan's transfer to Arsenal looks more and more certain to happen.
VERONA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: Lucas Torreira of UC Sampdoria looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2017 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Peñarol, Pescara and Sampdoria all set to benefit financially from Torreira transfer

Sampdoria aren't the only club set to profit if-and-when Lucas Torreira joins Arsenal from the Serie A side, with two more of the player's former clubs also preparing to cash in.

Neville: Torreira is always there to clear

Gary Neville had a lot of praise for Uruguay after their win over Portugal this weekend, and particularly for rumoured Arsenal signing Lucas Torreira.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Arsenal to ‘finalise’ Lucas Torreira signing in the next 7 days

Arsenal will finalise the signing of Lucas Torreira in the coming week, according to reports, with the announcement to come when Uruguay conclude their World Cup campaign.
Arsenal's Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey scores their third goal with this flick during the UEFA Europa League first leg quarter-final football match between Arsenal and CSKA Moscow at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 5, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / IKIMAGES / Ian KINGTON

Ramsey contract talks ‘progressing positively’ as Torreira deal edges closer

Aaron Ramsey's contract talks are progressing positively, as Unai Emery looks to finalise his midfield for the coming campaign, according to reports.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 154: The prodigal son departs

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew is back to talk about Jack's goodbye, hello to Bernd Leno (and maybe Lucas Torreira), and hello again to another Lucas. He also talks freebies, Albanian Eagles and a VAR-tastic World Cup.

£26.1m: Serie A sporting director confirms player will leave for Arsenal

Sampdoria’s sporting director told Sky Italia on Monday night that Lucas Torreira has ‘left’ the Serie A side, with the player expected to join Arsenal.
Celta Vigo's Slovak midfielder Stanislav Lobotka runs with the ball during the Spanish league football match between Celta de Vigo and Valencia at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, on April 21, 2018. - The match finished with a 1-1 draw. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

Lobotka’s agent: We spoke to Arsenal but I don’t think they’ll sign my client

Stanislav Lobotka's agent has told Spanish media that he's spoken to Arsenal about his client, but doesn't expect a transfer, due to the club's pursuit of Lucas Torreira.
VERONA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: Lucas Torreira of UC Sampdoria looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2017 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Sheth: Sokratis deal done, Torreira imminent, interest in Martins

Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has told their transfer podcast that two Arsenal transfer deals will be done in the near future, with another one potentially to come.
VERONA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: Lucas Torreira of UC Sampdoria looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2017 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira: A midfielder ready to shine

Unai Emery has taken the reigns from Arsene Wenger for little more than a month but has wasted no time in a big shakeup at the Emirates.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira finally breaks his silence on ‘most important’ Arsenal

Sampdoria’s midfielder, Lucas Torreira, has said he doesn’t know if he’s going to Arsenal this summer despite the media being convinced the deal is all but done.

Marin: With Torreira almost done, Emery wants Banega next

Spanish journalist Kike Marin, who is building up a great reputation for Arsenal news, claims that Unai Emery wants Ever Banega, with Lucas Torreira practically signed.
VERONA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: Lucas Torreira of UC Sampdoria looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2017 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Club president confirms 22-year-old has signed for Arsenal for €30m

On Italian TV on Tuesday night, Sampdoria's president, Massimo Ferrero, let slip that midfielder, Lucas Torreira, will be joining Arsenal for €30m despite his release clause only being €26m.
VERONA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: Lucas Torreira of UC Sampdoria looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2017 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Various reports: Lucas Torreira signing is ‘all but done’

Arsenal are edging closer to announcing their second, third and fourth major signings of the transfer window in the coming weeks, according to various reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg one match between Arsenal FC and CSKA Moskva at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Aaron Ramsey offered new Arsenal deal

Fans will be delighted to hear that Arsenal have offered Aaron Ramsey a new deal.
VERONA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: Lucas Torreira of UC Sampdoria looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2017 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Medical ‘this week’ as Arsenal seal deal for Unai Emery’s 2nd new signing

Lucas Torreira will undergo a medical ‘this week’ ahead of completing a move from Sampdoria to Arsenal.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Arsenal medical staff arrive in Russia to complete transfer

Arsenal’s medical staff have reportedly arrived in Russia to complete the signing of Uruguay’s defensive midfielder, Lucas Torreira.
VERONA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: Lucas Torreira of UC Sampdoria looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2017 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Sell-on clauses, contract length and fee details emerge as Torreira’s Arsenal move edges closer

As Lucas Torreira's move to Arsenal from Sampdoria edges closer, we're starting to get more details about what exactly the deal involves.
VERONA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 20: Lucas Torreira of UC Sampdoria looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and UC Sampdoria at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi on September 20, 2017 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Arsenal to arrange £26m man’s medical in Russia to complete deal by weekend

Arsenal will apparently ‘rush’ Lucas Torreira’s medical through in Russia as they want to avoid his price rising with a good World Cup showing.
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - MARCH 03: Goalkeeper Bernd Leno of Leverkusen looks on during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Volkswagen Arena on March 3, 2018 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Kern/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Leno talks continue, Torreira completion imminent, Ospina to Mexico

Arsenal are still in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the transfer of Bernd Leno which would see the Gunners have to shell out at least £20m for the shotstopper.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Arsenal need to pay for £22m midfielder in instalments as negotiations continue

Arsenal are still in negotiations to sign Lucas Torreira but due to their limited transfer budget this summer, they need to arrange an instalment plan with Sampdoria.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Torreira edges closer to an Arsenal move

Lucas Torreira is slowly edging closer to an Arsenal move, according to various reports on the situation in the last 24 hours.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Arsenal have agreement with Sampdoria for Torreira, just agent fees to sort

Arsenal have a preliminary agreement with Sampdoria to sign Lucas Torreira, as they're willing to pay his €25m release clause, but agent fees complicate matters, according to reports.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Arsenal make contact over £21.9m Sampdoria midfielder Torreira

Arsenal are considering a move for Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira this summer, according to reports in Italy.