Real Madrid Handed Big Odds To Pry Away Torreira

According to Ladbrokes, Real Madrid have 7/4 odds of signing Lucas Torreira from Arsenal followed up by Barcelona (3/1) and Tottenham Hotspur (10/3).

The Uruguayan midfielder has drawn the eyes of plenty with his impressive stints for the Gunners and is being closely monitored by a struggling Madrid team.

It has hardly been 6 months since Torreira has arrived at the Emirates and his performances has already spiked transfer interests from the European big guns. The 22-year-old is currently one of the best players in Unai Emery’s side and has been a big part in the team’s resurgence towards top four contention.

Speaking to the official Arsenal Youtube channel, the defensive midfielder said, “At the end of my last season at Sampdoria, there were lots of teams being talked about. I never imagined coming here to England because it was mainly Italian clubs being mentioned.”

“Before I left for the World Cup I got a call from the coach which was a massive surprise for me. I knew that I had earned it because of all my hard work and everything that I had done. That phone call made me a happy man.”

No matter how high Madrid bids for Torreira in the near future it is unlikely that Emery will let go of his star man. Of course, the move will not sit well with the fans either, who has grown quite fond of the 5 feet 6 inch South American.