TuttoMercatoWeb claim talks between Fiorentina and Lucas Torreira over a permanent deal have broken down – and Juventus are lurking, to sign the Arsenal ace. Reports claim that he could go for just £12million, this summer.
Torreira, 26, joined Fiorentina on loan from Arsenal last summer after failing to earn a permanent deal at Atletico Madrid. He has since moved back to Italy, shining for La Viola on loan over the last 12 months.
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He has clocked up 35 appearances for Fiorentina, scoring five goals. A permanent deal was included, worth £12million. But it appears that talks between Torreira’s representatives and Fiorentina have hit the skids.
TMW report as much, claiming a permanent move now seems ‘incurable’. Meanwhile, Juventus are showing an interest and are waiting in the wings ahead of a move for Torreira, who cost Arsenal £26million (Mirror).
Juventus eye Arsenal man Torreira: Is he good enough for Juventus?
Perhaps. He has impressed in Serie A this season, and did so at Sampdoria beforehand which initially earned him a move to Arsenal. For just £12million, he is a bargain for Juventus – and he is still only 26 years of age.
But for Arsenal, they need a midfielder themselves and why not Torreira? He hardly did anything wrong before leaving – the signing of Thomas Partey seeing him go. Perhaps, instead of making a loss, Arsenal should keep him.
Whether Mikel Arteta is open to making a u-turn and ready to bring Torreira back into the fold at Arsenal remains to be seen. Fiorentina do remain desperate to bring Torreira in; an intriguing few days ahead.
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