Lucas Torreira headlines our Rumour Mill as Arsenal close in on Sampdoria star

David Cooper - Writer 10:53 11/06/2018
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  • Sampdoria star Lucas Torreira is a wanted man.

    The summer transfer window for all international deals is open.

    That has started a frenzy of speculation as players and coaches look for their next moves.

    Across the world of football, there is plenty of activity and stories that have football fans talking.

    Here, we look at the latest transfer deals that could happen very soon.

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    LUCAS TORREIRA

    Arsenal are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Sampdoria ace Lucas Torreira, according to Italian news outlet ANSA.

    The 22-year-old, who is set to star in the World Cup for Uruguay this summer, is apparently keen on a switch to the Gunners while new boss Unai Emery is prepared to meet his £22 million (Dh108m) release clause.

    Torreira operates in defensive midfield and would significantly boost Arsenal’s options in the middle of the park, with Jack Wilshere set to leave on a free transfer and there also being doubts over Aaron Ramsey’s long-term future.

    Serie A side Sampdoria have reportedly lined-up Lokomotiv Zagreb man Lovro Majer as Torreira’s replacement.

    GENOA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 24: Lucas Torreira of Sampdoria in action during the Serie A match between UC of Sampdoria and AC of Milan at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 24, 2017 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Rattini/Getty Images)

    Lucas Torreira is set to be a Gunner.

    N’GOLO KANTE

    Paris Saint-Germain are tracking the Chelsea midfield stalwart and could launch a bid after the World Cup, The Sun reports.

    With uncertainty at Stamford Bridge over whether Antonio Conte will be at the club next season and owner Roman Abramovich’s future, it could be a summer of wholesale change in west London.

    Marathon man Kante is high on new coach Thomas Tuchel’s wishlist while the 27-year-old’s agent Karim Douis apparently met with representatives from the Parc des Princes club recently.

    Kante could be keen on a return to his homeland, where he previously played with Boulogne and Caen.

    France's midfielder N'Golo Kante (R) reacts during a training session in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on June 4, 2018, as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

    N’Golo Kante is set to be a key man for France in the World Cup.

    WILLIAN JOSE

    Everton have lined-up the Real Sociedad striker as the man to bolster the attacking ranks at Goodison Park, Mundo Deportivo reports.

    New boss Marco Silva and Director of Football Marcel Brands are set to shake-up the Toffees squad this summer and believe the Spaniard could bring welcome firepower.

    Jose, 26, is also a target of Borussia Dortmund but it is thought Everton are better-placed to meet Sociedad’s £50m (Dh246m) price-tag for the player.

    With Oumar Niasse’s future uncertain, it has left the Blues with just Cenk Tosun and Dominic Calvert-Lewin as the only two recognised first-team forward players.

    Real Sociedad's Brazilian forward Willian Jose celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish league football between Real Sociedad and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on April 19, 2018. (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANDER GILLENEA/AFP/Getty Images)

    Willian Jose hit 20 goals this past season.

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