Lucas Torreira’s agent discusses AC Milan summer transfer rumours

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The agent of Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has admitted there was a possibility of him leaving the Emirates this summer, but the club had no intention of letting him go.

Torreira’s future was the subject of speculation a few weeks ago, with reports linking him with a move to AC Milan after he had faded for the Gunners in 2018/19.

The Uruguay international made a bright start, but made less of an impact in the second half of the season.

Milan boss Marco Giampaolo, who worked with Torreira at Sampdoria, apparently sounded out the player as a potential signing for the Rossoneri.

Asked about the interest, Torreira’s representative Pablo Bentancur told TMW: “There was the possibility. Giampaolo is in the heart of Lucas. But Arsenal said he had no intention of selling the boy.

“Lucas is fine, the club are happy with him. This will be the year of consecration. With the Arsenal shirt. Milan is Milan, it will always be an important team, even if today it has some economic problems.”

TBR’s view

Arsenal are right to hold onto £75,000-a-week ace Torreira (Spotrac) knowing how good he can actually be.

The tenacious 23-year-old could be in for a fine season with the north Londoners now that he’s had a year to settle.

Bentancur calling Milan ‘an important team’ is less than ideal and rumours could swirl again next year, but the main thing for fans is that Torreira is staying at the club for the 2019/20 season.