Lucas Torreira Archives ⋆ LSU

Jul272021 by JBNo Comments

Lucas Torreira speaks out on his Arsenal struggles

Premier League

Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has explained how he struggled so much during his second campaign at the club that he sought the help of a psychologist. The Uruguayan moved to the Emirates from Sampdoria in 2018 for a fee of around £26m and fans took to the midfielder during his debut season, with Torreira earning plaudits for his determined performances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Torreira found game time limited during his second year at Arsenal and Unai Emery’s exit midway through the campaign saw the player frozen out. Marcus Rashford set for crunch talks with Man Utd over shoulder injury Ferdinand names one doubt he has over Raphael Varane ahead of Man Utd move Kepa reveals the truth behind his infamous League Cup final clash with...

Oct12020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal agree deal with Atletico Madrid over Lucas Torreira move

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Arsenal have now agreed a loan deal with Atletico Madrid for Lucas Torreira, though they are still waiting to sell Hector Herrera before making it official. Arsenal have been trying to raise money in order to sign Houssem Aouar and Atleti’ Thomas Partey – though have struggled to find buyers for the players they want to offload. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Torreira had been in discussions with Torino and Roma, but none of the clubs were ready to pay Arsenal’s £22m asking price. That has seen the gunners begrudgingly allow Torreira to join Atletico Madrid on loan, with both AS and The Athletic claiming a season-long deal has been agreed between both teams. But, there is no obligation for Atleti to sign Torreira at the end of his stay, though they wi...

Mar52020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal provide worrying Lucas Torreira injury update

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Arsenal have confirmed that midfielder Lucas Torreira has fractured his right ankle with no date set yet for his return back to the team. Torreira sustained the injury in Monday's 2-0 FA Cup victory at Portsmouth, coming off on a stretcher after a challenge from James Bolton 12 minutes into the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal have said he will get "further specialist reviews" to determine his exact recovery schedule as they offered new update on their injured players ahead of Saturday's home game against West Ham. It was also confirmed that left-back Kieran Tierney, who moved to Arsenak from Celtic in the summer, has returned to training after recovering from a dislocated shoulder. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push...

Mar32020 by JBNo Comments

Torreira provides injury update after being stretchered off against Portsmouth

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Arsenal player Lucas Torreira says he’s ‘fine’ despite being stretchered off with a nasty looking ankle injury in their victory against Portsmouth. The midfielder lasted just fifteen minutes in the match and was replaced by Dani Ceballos after Portsmouth player James Bolton followed through in a tackle to leave Torreira in a heap. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Torreira was stretchered off and the manner of his exit concerned fans, who feared he could be ruled out for the rest of the campaign. But Lucas Torreira has allayed those fears and hinted he could return very soon, despite leaving Fratton Park on crutches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I wanted to tap it and grabbed my ankle on the outside,’ Torreira told ...

Aug202019 by JBNo Comments

Torreira’s agent explains how close Arsenal star came to joining AC Milan this summer

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Lucas Torreira’s agent has revealed there was a ‘possibility’ the Uruguay midfielder could have joined AC Milan this summer window, but admits Arsenal had ‘no intention’ of letting him leave the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Back in June, Torreira confessed he was struggling to adapt to life in London and preferred his time in Genoa while playing for Sampdoria, fueling rumours of a return to Serie A. Marco Giampaolo, who took over the reins at AC Milan this summer, subsequently identified Torreira as one of his key targets ahead of the 2019/20 season. The pair worked together at Sampdoria and still have a close relationship to this very day. However, Milan’s advances for Torreira were swiftly turned down, with Arsenal determined to keep hold of...

Jun242019 by JBNo Comments

Lucas Torreira tells Arsenal he wants to leave after AC Milan first offer

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Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has told the club he wants to leave after the gunners received an opening offer from AC Milan, according to reports in Italy. AC Milan have reportedly made a two-year loan offer for the Uruguay international worth up to €8 million (£7m) and includes a €38m right-to-buy option to be paid in a single installment. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal, who have given Unai Emery just £40m to spend on new signings this summer window, are understood to be open to selling the Uruguayan, who was a £26.5m arrival from Sampdoria last season. According to Sportitalia, Torreira has told Arsenal’s hierarchy that he is unhappy with life in England and wants to return to Serie A with AC Milan. Torreira is one of AC Milan’s maj...

Jun162019 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal will refuse to sell Lucas Torreira this summer

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Arsenal will refuse to sell star midfielder Lucas Torreira this summer window amid interest from Serie A side AC Milan, according to reports. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 23-year-old has been linked with a return to Italy just a season after he signed for the Gunners from Sampdoria for £26million. Former Sampdoria manager Marco Giampaolo is set to succeed Gennaro Gattuso at the San Siro, with the 51-year-old believed to be keen on signing the Uruguayan international. But according to Sky Sport news, the North Londoners will not allow the midfielder to depart the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The reports claim that Milan are now eyeing up other possible options, with Sassuolo's Stefano Sensi being considered ...

Jun132019 by JBNo Comments

Why Lucas Torreira may leave Arsenal after just one season

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Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has conceded that he is still struggling to adapt to new life in England. The Uruguayan international moved to the Emirates in a £26million transfer from Sampdoria last summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Torreira has emerged as a favourite among Arsenal supporters for his all-action displays during his debut season with the gunners. However, after a bright start, the 23-year-old's form dropped in the second half of the season - particularly as Arsenal’s Champions League aspirations went up in smoke. And now, amid interest from AC Milan, where his ex-Sampdoria manager Marco Giampaolo is set to take over, Torreira has been speaking about the difficulties he has had settling down in England. (ad...

Jun212018 by JBNo Comments

Lucas Torreira finally breaks his silence on Arsenal transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Sampdoria star Lucas Torreira has called Arsenal ‘one of the most important teams in the world’ amid rumours he’s set for a move to the Emirates. Torreira has reportedly agreed a £26million deal with Arsenal and is expected to join up with his new team-mates after Uruguay’s World Cup campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Unai Emery is on the lookout for midfield reinforcements, with Jack Wilshere on his way out of Arsenal, and Torreira has been hus number one target. Stephan Lichtsteiner completed a free transfer to Arsenal this month and Torreira has hinted that he could follow to north London. Asked if he's an Arsenal player, Torreira replied: ‘No, I don’t know (if he is an Arsenal player). ‘At the moment , the most important thing is playin...