International midfielder to have Arsenal medical this week
Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira is reportedly set to undergo his Arsenal medical this week.
The Daily Star, as cited by the Daily Mirror, claims that the Uruguayan midfielder is due to sign a five-year deal with the Gunners.
The player is likely to undergo his medical in Russia as he closes in on a move to the Premier League.
Torreira is currently part of the Uruguay squad at the World Cup, but he was forced to watch from the sidelines as he was named as a substitute against Eypgt in their opening game.
He did come off the bench in the final few minutes as Uruguay secured all three points late on.
Torreira, a tough-tackling midfielder who has an eye for a pass, impressed in Italy last season and Arsenal are expected to pay his £26 million release clause to secure his services.