It is no surprise that Arsenal are looking to buy players this summer. And with the World Cup on the horizon, the deals have to be completed as quick as possible.

The club cannot risk a player they are targeting to have a great tournament and subsequently see his price go up.

One player that the Gunners really want is Sampdoria’s midfielder Lucas Torreira. The Uruguayan has been earmarked as the center midfielder that will complement the playing style of new manager Unai Emery.

That deal seems to be done with Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano confirming it. This is a very encouraging sign as Romano is someone who has established his reliability when it comes to transfers.

When the Sky Sports journalist was asked about the deal by a fan, he replied:

“[Torreira] is done mate! But I don’t know when [it] will be announced.”

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There have been reports recently claiming that the North London club have already agreed on a €30m deal. Given the fact Torreira is expected to play a pivotal role for his country, it is good that Arsenal have managed to tie up the deal this quickly. All the formalities regarding the transfer are expected to be finished at the earliest and the transfer should be officially confirmed very soon.

In a short of span of time, the Sampdoria player has shown his ability in Serie A. His performances have not gone unnoticed and he is predicted to be one of the brightest upcoming talents today.

Arsenal did face some competition from Napoli when trying to sign Torreira but they seem to have pulled this one off. The departures of Francis Coquelin and Santi Cazorla has left Arsenal a little short in midfield.

The arrival of Torreira will surely bolster that department. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he combines the best of both Coquelin and Cazorla.

Getting a player with this kind of a skill set is sure to be of help. Torreira will be keen to prove himself in the Premier League. And fans are excited to see their potential signing do well in the World Cup. Uruguay will play their first match on the 15th of June.

It is a little rare to see Arsenal being very efficient in the transfer market. Fans over the years have become used to deals that take their own sweet time.

This summer has been a little different. With two defensive signings already tied up, the Gunners are looking to bolster their midfield.

The man identified to do this would be Sampdoria’s midfield dynamo Lucas Torreira and to show how ruthless and efficient the club is, they are willing to have the medical for the player done in Russia in the next few days, according to reports in Football Italia.

The player is part of the Uruguay team that will play their first match on the 15th of June. Arsenal are willing to send their medical team to the country’s training base to get the deal over the line. Further reports from Uruguay, suggest that the deal will be completed ‘in hours’ as Arsenal officials have flown out to Russia to complete a €30m deal.

This detail shows how much Arsenal want the player. The Uruguayan is said to have the ideal profile that new manager Unai Emery is looking for. Torreira will be able to add another dimension to the midfield of Arsenal. His skill set allows him to complement both Granit Xhaka and Aaron Ramsey.

Do not let his short stature fool you for he is a very aggressive player who is also defensively sound. What is more impressive is his ability to get away from pressure situations and find the right pass.

The deal to bring Torreira will cost Arsenal a little more than his release clause. The reason for doing this is so that the club can spread out the payment over a longer period of time. By doing this, the Gunners will play a smaller amount now. So, this will not make a huge dent in the budget and it can allow other issues in the squad to be addressed.

When the deal is made official, everyone will be at peace and it will allow Torreira to play without any pressure. Regardless of this, Arsenal fans will be looking forward to seeing the midfielder play in Russia. This will give them an idea as to what kind of player will be coming to the club.

The deal to sign Lucas Torreira from Sampdoria has reportedly reached its conclusion, according to reports in Gazzetta Dello Sport.

The report states that the midfielder is expected to sign a five-year deal with the North London club and the transfer will cost around £26.4m(€30m). Further reports from Uruguay, suggest that the deal will completed ‘in hours’ as Arsenal officials have flown out to Russia to complete deal.

The transfer fee is more than the player’s release clause, but the Gunners are paying a premium to disperse the sum in installments. Signing the player has not been a straightforward task.

There was a lot of competition from Napoli in particular. But, the financial package the London club offered was what the player and his agent wanted. Uruguay play their first match of the World Cup on the 15th of June but the signing is to be completed at the earliest.

Arsenal fans have not been used to the signings made at a quick pace. This summer seems to be a little different in that respect. This is only good news for everyone involved. Torreira will become the second signing of the summer transfer window after Stephan Lichtsteiner. Although he is not the most high-profile player the Gunners could have got, it is without a doubt a great move by the club.

The player fills in a gap that Arsenal have had for some quite now. What makes the deal even more exciting is the way in which he will be able to complement the qualities of Granit Xhaka. Torreira is aggressive when it comes to tackling. By doing this, he will free Xhaka do what he does best, which is to dictate play. The Uruguayan has been a key member of a very impressive Sampdoria side.

Though he came to Italy as a striker, his qualities have been better used in the middle of the park. Here, his tenacity coupled with his acceleration and his passing ability made him a very effective weapon. An even more exciting aspect of his play is the talent he has from set-pieces.

Arsenal fans will be hoping that this will translate to the Premier League. Though it is not easy for people to adjust to a new country, Torreira seems to have what it takes to succeed. Let us hope that the deal is made official soon.