{"id":567157,"date":"2020-09-25T09:47:52","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T13:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=567157"},"modified":"2026-01-30T16:38:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T21:38:03","slug":"lucas-torreira-nearing-arsenal-exit-with-torino-and-atletico-madrid-interested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/09\/25\/lucas-torreira-nearing-arsenal-exit-with-torino-and-atletico-madrid-interested\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Lucas Torreira Nearing Arsenal Exit with Torino and Atletico Madrid Interested"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lucas Torreira<\/a> is nearing an Arsenal<\/a> exit, with the Uruguayan not part of Mikel Arteta<\/a>\u2019s long-term plans. According to Tom Kershaw of the Independent<\/a>, Torino and Atletico Madrid are both particularly interested in striking a deal for Torreira, but no formal bids have been made.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old is considered surplus to requirements at the Emirates and a move away would suit all parties involved. Regular game-time could not be promised with the Gunners, but it seems a move to either club would secure regular minutes for the Uruguayan.<\/p>\n

Torino and Atletico Madrid Competing for Lucas Torreira<\/h2>\n

Promising Start to Nearing Arsenal Exit<\/h3>\n

The Uruguayan midfielder made a brilliant start to life in the Premier League when he joined<\/a> from Sampdoria in 2018. He emerged as a fans\u2019 favourite in a tough period for Arsenal, making 63 Premier League appearances in that time.<\/p>\n

However, Torreira has not been involved in any of the three squads Arteta has named this campaign. Mohamed Elneny<\/a>\u2019s return to Arsenal from Besiktas and Dani Ceballos<\/a>\u2019 second loan spell with the Gunners has placed the Uruguayan low-down in the pecking order. It has subsequently sparked enquiries from several clubs about his signing.<\/p>\n

Where Next for Torreira?<\/h3>\n

Despite only Torino and Atletico Madrid being the only clubs vocalising their interest in the Uruguayan, his availability is expected to interest a whole host of European clubs.<\/p>\n

However, the Gunners could use Torreira as part of a deal that bring Atletico\u2019s Thomas Partey<\/a> to The Emirates. But, according to Sky Sports<\/a>, both clubs want a different deal. Atletico would prefer a season-long loan, whereas Arsenal are in pursuit of formulating a permanent deal.<\/p>\n

If Arsenal are unsuccessful in negotiating with Atletico, then the 24-year-old could still be used to lure other transfer targets. Chelsea\u2019s<\/a> Jorginho and Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar<\/a> are wanted by Arsenal, who could offer Torreira as part of a deal.<\/p>\n

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