Re: The Official Summer Transfer Rumours Thread

[El Gunner]

Sweet. Sign him up.

[Unique]

Sweet. Sign him up.

liverpool were heavily linked to him when we were going for salah.

[Sina]

Di Marzio: Fresh contact between #AFC & Sampdoria for Torreira who is a target for the club. Arsenal are willing to pay €30m over number of years (more than the release clause) and agreement with Sampdoria is close but agent fee remains a hurdle.https://t.co/KNhGQ8dYwm

— Arsènic (@MrArsenicTM) June 11, 2018

Di Marzio: Torreira’s release clause must be paid in one instalment (€25m) but #AFC are willing to exceed that and offer €30m and structure the payment over a number of years. This seems an obstacle that can be overcome with the understanding between the clubs being ‘close’.

— Arsènic (@MrArsenicTM) June 11, 2018

Di Marzio: However, there is still no final agreement between #AFC and the player’s entourage over the agent fee. The deal cannot be considered in its closing stages without this definitive agreement in place.

— Arsènic (@MrArsenicTM) June 11, 2018

Mail: #AFC in talks with Sampdoria over a potential transfer of Torreira, he has a €25m release clause but it is understood the club want to pay in instalments to make the most of their limited budget.https://t.co/OUQ26aGAb3

— Arsènic (@MrArsenicTM) June 11, 2018

[Jay29]

Lichtsteiner, Sokratis, Torreira and Martins would be a cool summer. Throw in a keeper and I'll be very happy.

inb4 we sign only Lichtsteiner.

[RealGunner]

Maybe sign that Turkish CB as well. Need two CB imo. Bin Mustafi if needs to be.

We really do need a pacy winger so Martins would be good.

[Sina]

Sky Italia | Arsenal and Sampdoria continue to negotiate Torreira transfer with cautious optimism. The parties are very close to reach an agreement on fee [€30m paid several years]. Agreement with the agent is not fixed yet but Lucas could be a Gooner after WC.
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https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/serie-a/2018/06/11/calciomercato-sampdoria-torreira-arsenal.html

[Sina]

Sky Sports News say Fulham want to sign Calum Chambers
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Massimo Ugolini [Sky’s journalist] just said on @radiokisskiss that Torreira is destined to go to #AFC

https://t.co/JcOgMCleKs
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Update: According to @RBlucerchiata (local Genova radio), a new meeting between #AFC & Sampdoria for Torreira is being held now.
https://twitter.com/corsMatteo/status/1006521570678976513

[urbaNRoots]

Wouldn’t mind selling Chambers to raise some funds.

[Jay29]

Looks like Adli has changed his mind and will now sign pro terms with PSG.

[urbaNRoots]

Sign Neymar as revenge.

[Sina]

Torreira vede l’Arsenal: accordo sull’ingaggio (3 milioni a stagione più bonus) e sulle commissioni

— Alfredo Pedullà (@AlfredoPedulla) June 12, 2018

Agreement reached for Torreira. €3m + bonuses -Arsenal

[Jay29]

I'm still waiting for a decent English source to pick up on this. They've been very quiet so far, which suggests that Arsenal are either keeping a very tight lid on things or have nothing to report... I honestly wouldn't be shocked if an Ornstein tweet appeared saying we have no interest.

[El Gunner]

I'm still waiting for a decent English source to pick up on this. They've been very quiet so far, which suggests that Arsenal are either keeping a very tight lid on things or have nothing to report... I honestly wouldn't be shocked if an Ornstein tweet appeared saying we have no interest.

uhm.. can we have some positivity?

[Hapless_Hans]

Jay prefers Nzonzi so this is positivity from him IMO

[urbaNRoots]

No, Aldi, no Torreira. Fellaini and Doucoure IN.

[Jay29]

Don't get me wrong, I want the deal to happen if what I've read/heard about him is true. I'm just waiting for sources I know are reliable before getting excited because I honestly have no idea how reliable Italian media is. They're very prolific in their reporting but that also means they get things wrong a lot, even the reliable reporters. At least in my experience.

[RealGunner]

Nah Jay is right. English press is rarely saying anything about this. Hopefully it's not his agent making all of this up

His best interest will be to let it drag to the WC so his value can increase even more if Uruguay do good

[Sina]

Lucas Torreira is getting closer to Arsenal! #AFC #Arsenal

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 12, 2018

Gazzetta dello sport: #AFC have secured the signing of Torreira today, a €30m offer & a final ‘ok’ from the agent in a meeting this afternoon, the finer details are being finalised then Lucas will sign a 5yr contract.
https://twitter.com/Gazzetta_it/status/1006625608921698310

[Sina]

from Tutto Mercato Web to Ornstein
it has been a long journey lads
Get INNNNNNNNN

[Jay29]

Ornstein: As widely reported Arsenal in talks to sign Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira. No agreement but central midfield a priority & 22yo Uruguay int'l seen as ideal fit technically + financially. #AFC also want a GK after defensive signings of Lichtsteiner & Sokratis (annoucned July).

So working on it, but not done yet.

[El Gunner]

Arsenal agree £26.4m deal to sign Sampdoria’s Lucas Torreira https://t.co/pgLIWTtjLO By @FabrizioRomano and @m_christenson

— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) June 12, 2018

[urbaNRoots]

Orny mentioned a GK

Thought we would continue with Cech but pleasantly surprised.

No mention of Martins, most likely BS rumour. I had hoped we would try to sign him for free tbh.

[RealGunner]

Yesssssss

Great signing if it happens.

Also i hope GK isn't our last signing after Torreira

[RealGunner]

Thoughts on Butland?

[RealGunner]

#Arsenal have total agreement with #Sampdoria for Lucas Torreira! #AFC will pay €30M to have the midfielder, on next hours they're ready to finalize the contract agreement with the player. Here we go! #Arsenal #AFC #transfers #Uruguay #Torreira

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 12, 2018

[RealGunner]

Bild claiming #Arsenal likely to sign GK Bernd Leno


Lol. We are going to have shit GK for the rest of our lives

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