Lucas Torreira is all set to complete his move from Sampdoria to Arsenal after Uruguay were eliminated from the World Cup.
However goals by Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann helped France to beat Uruguay in their quarter-final clash today.
And it is now expected that Torreira will finalise his move to the Emirates. Speaking before Uruguay’s clash with France, Torreira’s father Ricardo revealed the midfielder turned down the chance to have a medical to keep focused on the national team.
He told Fox Sports Argentina: “It is as good as a fact that Lucas will join Arsenal.
“There are many clubs who contacted us but we have given our word to Arsenal and are very satisfied with what they offered.
“The deal is virtually done and only the arrival of Lucas is remaining.