Long time fans of Lucas Torreira, Fiorentina look like they might actually get their man this year.
Trying to sign the Arsenal midfielder on loan last summer, the Serie A side saw the Uruguayan head to Atlético Madrid instead, where a year of substitute appearances followed, albeit with a La Liga medal to showcase come the end of it.
Despite that, the player never truly impressed under Diego Simeone, so a return to the Emirates was organised, where Mikel Arteta has no interest in using the player.
Another loan is clearly on the cards, and Fiorentina, via La Nazione, are on the case.
The local newspaper explain that Sunday saw the Serie A side ‘take contacts again with Arsenal’, which the player appears thrilled about.
That’s because Florence is an ‘appreciated destination’ for the player, who enjoys Italy, having flourished there at Sampdoria before his big move to Arsenal.
Calciomercato corroborate all this, believing that Fiorentina are ‘about to close a great coup in midfield’, as ‘progress, perhaps decisive’, has been made in talks with the Gunners regarding their player.
It’s stated that ‘in the last few hours, contacts between La Viola and the English club intensified’, before explaining the player has ‘already given ample availability’ to the club owned by Rocco Commisso.
The Serie A side are now ‘working on the final details’, and the belief is the deal of a loan with the right of redemption can be closed ‘in the next few hours’.
