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.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Vitoria Guimaraes at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira: I can’t think about a transfer now but someday I want to...

Lucas Torreira has refused to comment on speculation linking him to Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, but he has confirmed his long-term goal to play for Boca Juniors.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with Gabon (via FEGAFOOT)

Arsenal Senior International Break Roundup: Xhaka goal, Aubameyang assist, Kolasinac injury and more

Arsenal's internationals had one of the quietest international breaks in recent times, with limited appearances and even fewer goal contributions.
Lucas Torreira with Uruguay (Photo via Instagram)

Lucas Torreira impresses against Argentina and plays fantastic pass in build-up to goal

Lucas Torreira caught the eye with a strong performance for Uruguay against Argentina on Monday, getting involved impressively in the opening goal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: A poppy is seen on the shirt of Lucas Torreira of Arsenal ahead of Remembrance Day during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal told AC Milan their position on Torreira was ‘unshakeable’

Lucas Torreira's agent, Pablo Bentancur, has explained that AC Milan, as we know, tried to land his client in the summer but that Raul Sanllehi told the Italians their not-for-sale position was unshakable.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal speaks tp match referee Martin Atkinson during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira’s agent confirms the player is unhappy with his new role in the...

Lucas Torreira's agent admits the player is unhappy with the role he's playing in the Arsenal team at the moment, but he believes the club want to keep him.
Ivory Coast's forward Nicolas Pepe (L) kicks the ball during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Round of 16 football match between Ivory Coast and Mali at the Suez Stadium in the north-eastern Egyptian city on July 8, 2019. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP / Getty Images)

Full chronological international fixture schedule for Arsenal players over the break

A number of the Arsenal squad have headed out on international duty over the current break, so let's have our usual look at when they'll all be in action.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal speaks tp match referee Martin Atkinson during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Italian media: Lucas Torreira planning a meeting to resolve his Arsenal future

Lucas Torreira isn't entirely satisfied with his current role in the Arsenal team, and he's planning a meeting to sort out his future with the club.
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Lucas Torreira and Granit Xhaka: What is Unai Emery trying to do?

On last week's Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew, Anita and Chris got into a discussion about Lucas Torreira, Granit Xhaka and what Unai Emery is trying to do.
Eddie Nketiah scores his second goal of the night for the England u21s

Injuries, debuts, goals and assists: Comprehensive Arsenal player roundup from the international break

Another international break is now over, with 18 Arsenal players featuring for their countries at youth or senior level this time around.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Matteo Guendouzi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on September 22, 2019, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Premier League introduce Young Player of the Season award: Which Arsenal players are eligible?

The Premier League have introduced a Young Player of the Season award for this season, so let's have a look at the Arsenal stars who are in contention for it.
Gabon's forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang attends a training session of the Gabon national team in Libreville on January 20, 2017 during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations football tournament in Gabon. / AFP / GABRIEL BOUYS / Getty Images

The international break so far: Arsenal senior and youth roundup

13 Arsenal players have featured for their countries at youth or senior level over the international break so far, so let's have a look at how things are going.
Nicolas Pepe and Lucas Torreira after the latter's goal against Liverpool (Photo via Instagram / LTorreira34)

Lucas Torreira insists he won’t give up despite limited Premier League starts

Lucas Torreira says he's not going to give up and he'll keep playing to his maximum despite falling down in the pecking order a bit at Arsenal.
Gabon's forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang arrives for a training session in Libreville on January 20, 2017 during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations football tournament in Gabon. / AFP / GABRIEL BOUYS

Full fixture schedule for Arsenal’s nine senior international call-ups

The international break is underway again, so let's take a look at the Arsenal players set to be involved for their countries.
TELFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal in the changing room after the Premier League 2 match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at New Bucks Head Stadium on September 20, 2019 in Telford, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Tierney and Bellerin set for starts: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Standard Liege

Arsenal face Standard Liege in the second game of the Europa League group stage on Thursday, in the battle of the two top teams in Group F.
Watford's English striker Andre Gray (L) and Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos look on during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north of London on September 15, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Player ratings vs Watford – Arsenal embarrassed in two-goal comeback

Arsenal fell disappointingly short against bottom-of-the-table Watford on Sunday, throwing away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2.

Updated: Watford v Arsenal team news – Who’s in, who’s out?

The Premier League returns this weekend and Arsenal face a short trip to Watford to face the Hornets on Sunday and Arsenal have announced that Alexandre Lacazette will be out until October.

Arsenal claim no reported international injuries – Plus updates on Holding, Bellerin, Tierney

Arsenal have provided an injury update ahead of the trip to Watford at the weekend, and it seems like good news for the squad.
DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland celebrates the goal of Fabian Schar during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier between Republic of Ireland and Switzerland at Aviva Stadium on September 05, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

7 senior appearances, 1 withdrawal, 2 injuries: Arsenal international break roundup

The international break is over for the Arsenal contingent away with their countries, so here's a quick roundup of how it all went.

Lucas Torreira misses Uruguay’s second match with injury

Lucas Torreira missed Uruguay's second match of the international break against the USA on Wednesday morning, after picking up a knock in their opening game victory over Costa Rica.
Japan's Shoya Nakajima(R) is challenged by Uruguay's Lucas Torreira during the Copa America football tournament Group C match at the Gremio Arena Stadium in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 20, 2019. (Photo by Carl DE SOUZA / AFP)

Goals, assists, injury scares: Arsenal international break roundup so far

With the first half of the international break complete, let's have a look at how Arsenal's players are doing so far.

Lucas Torreira requests substitution in Uruguay match after picking up knock

Lucas Torreira requested to come off just before half-time against Costa Rica on Saturday morning, after picking up a knock.
Nicolas Pepe via Arsenal.com

Full fixture list for Arsenal’s 8 internationals over the break

Eight Arsenal players have been called up by their country's senior team this international break, so let's have a look at when they're all in action.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira: My 1st game against Spurs was an eye-opener

Lucas Torreira says he knows exactly what the North London derby means to Arsenal (and Spurs) fans as we head into another showdown this weekend.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal (obscured) celebrates with teammates as Nacho Monreal jumps on top after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on August 11, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

No clear best player but the worst is obvious: Arsenal August player ratings

August's football is already over and while it is still relatively early, we're starting to get a feel for how Unai Emery wants his team to line up and play.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira’s agent admits AC Milan did try to sign him but Arsenal refused

Lucas Torreira's agent has admitted that AC Milan (Ivan Gazidis) did try to sign Lucas Torreira this summer.
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Unai Emery explains why Nicolas Pepe did not play against Barcelona

Arsenal fans were left disappointed on Sunday, not because they lost to Barcelona, but because they didn't get to see Nicolas Pepe in an Arsenal shirt.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Alex Iwobi of Nigeria during the International Friendly match between England and Nigeria at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Round-up: How Arsenal players are doing at Copa America and AFCON

With this summer's Copa America and Africa Cup of Nations still ongoing, let's have a look at how the Arsenal players are doing in each competition.
Uruguay's midfielder Lucas Torreira attends a presse conference on July 5, 2018 at the Nizhny Novgorod stadium in Nizhny Novgorod on the eve of their Russia 2018 World Cup quarter final football match against France. (Photo by Martin BERNETTI / AFP)

AC Milan finally get the message about Lucas Torreira

AC Milan have reportedly moved on from Lucas Torreira because Arsenal are 'being difficult' in an hilarious Italian update.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Italian media: Lucas Torreira is not for sale

Lucas Torreira is not for sale, even if AC Milan offer as much as €40m, according to reports in Italy.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal shoots and scores his teams second goal during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal and S.S.C. Napoli at Emirates Stadium on April 11, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal stand firm against Milan: No loan for Torreira

Arsenal aren't interested in a loan-to-buy deal for Lucas Torreira and they'd want at least €50m to sell him, according to reports, but the player has said he's happy, contrary to those same reports.
Lucas Torreira (R) in a press conference with Uruguay

“I’m happy to be a part of Arsenal”: Lucas Torreira returns to training

Lucas Torreira has returned to training with Uruguay after suffering from a stomach problem and has admitted he's happy at Arsenal.
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Episode 201: Robbing Peter to pay Stan

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Stephen flies solo whilst everyone is on summer holidays. He talks Tierney, Torreira, #KroenkeOut, and...
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal reacts with the linesman during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on April 28, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira happy at Arsenal

The AC Milan PR machine has moved up a gear as they try to sign Lucas Torreira but reports that he's not happy in London are all nonsense.
Lucas Torreira of Uruguay gets past Roberto Firmino Barbosa de Oliveira of Brazil during the International Friendly between Brazil and Uruguay at Emirates Stadium on November 16, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Claims Lucas Torreira wants transfer back to Italy: Arsenal unwilling to sell

Lucas Torreira wants to transfer back to Italy this summer according to reports in the country but Arsenal are unsurprisingly unwilling to sell.
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - MAY 29: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - MAY 29: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

No indication Lucas Torreira is unhappy despite claims

The AC Milan PR machine has moved up a gear as they try to sign Lucas Torreira so we now have to read reports that he's not happy in London.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

€8m up front, 2 yrs loan and option to buy: AC Milan’s obscene Lucas...

AC Milan have reportedly offered Arsenal some loose change they found under a seat in the San Siro and, laughably, there are reports that Arsenal have not closed the door on this nonsense surrounding Lucas Torreira.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal reacts with the linesman during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on April 28, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

AC Milan preparing €35-40m bid for Lucas Torreira: Arsenal want €50m

AC Milan are preparing a €35-40m bid for Lucas Torreira after appointing the Uruguayan's former club coach Marco Giampaolo as their manager, according to reports in Italy.
Japan's Shoya Nakajima(R) is challenged by Uruguay's Lucas Torreira during the Copa America football tournament Group C match at the Gremio Arena Stadium in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on June 20, 2019. (Photo by Carl DE SOUZA / AFP)

Lucas Torreira sets up Luis Suarez with lovely backheel flick

Lucas Torreira showed off some silky skills for his country at the Copa America as Uruguay drew 2-2 with Japan.
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - MAY 29: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - MAY 29: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Arsenal set €35m price tag for player they won’t sell

AC Milan and Ivan Gazidis are 'dreaming' of landing Lucas Torreira but the midfielder has no plans to go anywhere even though it's being reported Arsenal are asking €35m for him.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 1, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Ivan Gazidis can do one as Lucas Torreira admits he’ll be at Arsenal for...

AC Milan and Ivan Gazidis are 'dreaming' of landing Lucas Torreira but the midfielder has no plans to go anywhere.