Report: Lucas Torreira Set For Arsenal Medical And Sokratis Deal Complete

Arsenal fans have heard the name ‘Lucas Torreira’ for about three weeks now since the transfer rumours begun that the Uruguayan international is wanted at the Emirates Stadium by Unai Emery.

The departure of Jack Wilshere indicated that the gunners were going to work hard in getting Lucas Torreira this summer but the player has so far been quiet since he is in Russia for the FIFA WORLD CUP representing his national Uruguay and he has been fantastic in those matches.

Italian journalist named Fabrizio Romano says that the deal between Arsenal and Sampdoria for Lucas Torreira is done with only the medicals pending which is good for gooners will soon be hearing official news from the club about the acquisition of the Uruguayan international.

The reporter also says that the gunners have also completed the deal of Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos.

FABRIZIO ROMANO’S TWEET

Fabrizio wrote on his Twitter account; “Lucas Torreira will have medicals with Arsenal soon, the deal is completed. And Arsenal will finalize Sokratis Papastathopoulous deal too!”

Arsenal fans are surprised with how their new manager Unai Emery has been handling the transfers this summer because their previous boss, Arsene Wenger used to wait until the last few days of the transfer window to finally focus on transfers.

It seems Arsenal have completed the signing of Both Lucas Torreira and Sokratis Papastathopoulos but there are some reasons why the deals haven’t been announced yet but could be made public next month.