Arsenal star Calum Chambers should move to midfield if Lucas Torreira leaves

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Arsenal star Lucas Torreira’s future remains in some doubt.

The Uruguay international has apparently told the club to listen to offers for him in January (Calciomercato).

It’s been a tough start to the 2019/20 season for the 23-year-old, who has seen his starting prospects take a big hit due to Unai Emery’s love of Matteo Guendouzi.

He was also behind Granit Xhaka in the pecking order, although it looks unlikely the Swiss will pose much of a threat to anyone now following his outburst against Crystal Palace.

It would not be a popular move if £75,000-a-week star Torreira (Spotrac) was sold, especially when it seems as though Emery has not been using him properly when he has played him.

Should he leave, it should prompt a change of position for Calum Chambers.

TBR’s view – Chambers worth a try

Chambers is yet to feature in defensive midfield for Arsenal, but he could well be worth a go if Torreira does leave the Emirates.

The 24-year-old caught the eye in the position for Fulham last term, and has so far shown good composure for the Gunners this season which could make him a success slightly further forward.

It’s something a section of the Arsenal support have wanted to see for a while now.

The majority won’t want Torreira gone, but if he does depart then it has to open the door for Emery to instigate a position change.

Chambers is wasted at right-back and Emery can most definitely make better use of him.