The new Arsenal coach Unai Emery is said to be a big admirer of Jean Michael Seri from Nice, and it has been reported that the Frenchman is available for £35million if we go for him, but is he the type of midfielder that Arsenal really need right now?
If you ask anyone on JustArsenal (as in most previous years) that we actually need a Defensive Midfielder and nothing else at the moment. Seri is not that man apparently and the one that we are now reported to be looking at is the Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira. The Uruguayan has a €25m release clause and at that price he is sure to attract a lot of suitors when he appears at the World Cup this summer which is why we are trying to secure the move now.
The stats site whoscored.com has compiled these opinions from his stats over the season….
Lucas Torreira Characteristics
+ Strengths
Ball interception – Very Strong
Long shots – Strong
Taking set-pieces – Strong
Passing – Strong
Tackling – Strong
Concentration – Strong
Blocking the ball – Strong
– Weaknesses
Aerial Duels – Weak
Lucas Torreira’s Style of Play
Likes to shoot from distance
Gets fouled often
Likes to play short passes
Likes to tackle
Torreira sounds exactly like the type of player we need and I really hope the rumours are true!
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