Arsenal could exchange Lucas Torreira for AS Roma’s Amadou Diawara this summer, according to reports.
The Gunners are chasing a midfielder, with Thomas Partey having emerged as a target but Roma midfielder Diawara is also interesting the Gunners.
Gazzetta dello Sport says Arsenal could let out-of-favour midfielder Torreira join Roma in a swap deal involving Guinea international Diawara.
With Mikel Arteta’s budget set to be limited, club chiefs have cooked up a back-up plan – with Roma star Diawara in the frame.
And according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Arsenal would be willing to let Torreira return to Serie A in order to sweeten the deal – and reduce Roma’s rumoured £27million asking price.
The Uruguayan has flitted in and out of being a Gunners regular during his two years at the Emirates, with injury having hampered his opportunities under Arteta.
But a return to Italy could be an attractive proposition for the Uruguayan, having previously starred for Sampdoria.
As for Diawara, he has entered Arsenal’s radar after producing the most impressive season of his young career to date.
Having switched Napoli for Roma last summer, the 23-year-old made himself a commanding presence in Paulo Fonseca’s midfield – catching the eye with his ability to carry the ball downfield, as well as in winning it back from opponents.
Despite suffering with two knee injuries during the 2019-20 campaign, he still managed to rack up 30 appearances in all competitions.
Torreira has admitted he faces leaving the Gunners after making just 17 appearances in the Premier League this season and could make the same move as Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who has been on loan at Roma.
Roma have confirmed they are being taken over by US billionaire Dan Friedkin and want to build on their ‘excellent relations’ with Arsenal to agree the switch.
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