Cesc Fabregas talks up Lucas Torreira ahead of Arsenal transfer move
Lucas Torreira has received Cesc Fabregas seal of approval amid speculation linking the midfielder with Arsenal.
Torreira has made 74 appearances for Sampdoria since joining the Serie A outfit back in 2015 but is set to complete a £26million move to the Emirates imminently.
Sampdorias president confirmed earlier this week that Torreira had left the club and Arsenal are preparing to unveil the 22-year-old after the World Cup.
Arsenal fans have been desperate to watch Torreira in Russia but the midfielder has started Uruguays opening matches against Egypt and Saudi Arabia on the bench.
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Speaking ahead of Wednesdays clash with Saudi Arabia, Fabregas picked out Uruguay youngsters Rodrigo Bentancur and Torreira for future stardom.
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Asked about Juventus Bentancur, the ex-Arsenal man told BBC Sport: I think hes one of the positives of the tournament, individually, so far.
Hes a young boy who signed for Juventus. He hasnt played a lot but you can see that he has a lot of personality, likes to play, hes not scared.
And for a team like Uruguay that doesnt have a lot of ballers or possession – they need a player like him.
They also have Torreira on the bench who I really like for Sampdoria and they break lines.
Sampdorias president appeared to confirm Torreiras move to Arsenal on Tuesday, revealing that the Uruguayan has already been sold.
Massimo Ferrero told TMW: Torreira has left for €30million, I bought him from Pescara when nobody believed in him.
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We took a gamble on him and we won, paying just €3million.
The money that comes in will be used to capitalise the company.
Heres how Arsenal supporters reacted to Fabregas comments on Torreira…
Fabregas saying he likes Torreira, good signing then.
— Dezil Dez
(@DezilDezz) June 20, 2018
Fabregas just said He like Torreira
— Amaan (@AMAAN__4) June 20, 2018
Cesc just said he really likes Torreira, thats enough for me
— Simon Breeze (@Simon_Breeze) June 20, 2018
Fabregas speaking about Torreira
— S¹¹ (@SeyiOLNGD) June 20, 2018
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