According to a recent report by Italian publication Corriere Dello Sport, as has been translated by the Daily Mail, Serie A outfit AC Milan are said to be readying up a £35m transfer offer for the services of Arsenal’s Uruguayan international midfielder Lucas Torreira. The report suggests that AC Milan missed out on the youngster’s services last summer and that they’re going to try again to acquire him this time around.
What Makes Lucas Torreira An Attractive Option For Milan?
The diminutive midfielder is one of the most energetic players in the entirety of the Premier League, and it’s perhaps not surprising that his career at the Emirates Stadium started in an excellent manner. A strong passer of the ball in the middle of the park, the Uruguayan tends to position himself exceptionally well during any defensive situations. Adept at cutting out opposition passing lanes, the midfielder also shows his prowess in counter-attacking situations.
The 24-year-old likes to drive forward with the ball at his feet, while he also has the ability to beat a man for pace or trickery. Possessing extremely quick feet, the Uruguayan international tends to be able to evade challenges with ease, while his finishing ability is quite decent as well.
Despite not being overly large in size or stature, the midfielder boasts good upper body strength, and it’s safe to say that the South American ace has held his own against some of the league’s biggest players over the last couple of seasons.
What Is Torreira’s Current Situation At Arsenal?
Having arrived from Sampdoria in the summer of 2018, the Uruguayan had an immediate impact in the middle of the park. A midfield playmaker with high amounts of energy and enthusiasm is what this Arsenal midfield had been calling out for, and it did seem like the youngster’s introduction into the side would prompt a considerable change. Although his impact wasn’t too grand, the former Pescara man did make some waves around the Emirates during his first few months at the club.
Despite this, it’s safe to say that the midfielder has struggled to adjust to life in the Premier League. Having picked up just four goals and six assists in his Arsenal career so far, Torreira has already featured in 83 appearances for the club but is yet to really nail down a spot in the side. Although he did feature regularly under Unai Emery, the youngster’s playing time has diminished massively under the more demanding Mikel Arteta.
Should Arsenal Look To Sell Torreira This Summer?
The Gunners haven’t had the greatest of seasons so far, owing largely to the fact that the team seemed to be lacking a clear identity at the start of the campaign. Although Mikel Arteta’s impact was underwhelming at the start, it must be conceded that the Spaniard has begun to impart his personality onto the side. Lucas Torreira hasn’t been one of the Gunners’ better performers since the managerial switch, and that’s why Arteta should probably be comfortable selling the Uruguayan for a profit in the summer.
