Soccer transfers and rumours

Lucas Torreira Arsenal 2018 | First Uruguayan to play for the Gunners

Arsenal have officially confirmed the signing of midfielder Lucas Torreira from Sampdoria. The 22 year old midfielder becomes new Arsenal manager Unai Emery’s fourth signing of the summer window after goalkeeper Bernd Leno and defenders Socratis Papastathopoulos and Stephan Lichsteiner, and will become the first player from Uruguay to don the Gunners jersey.

Torreira has made more tackles than any other player in the Italian top flight since making his debut for Samp in the 206/17 season.

What is the transfer fee Arsenal paid for Torreira?

Arsenal paid Sampdoria 30 million euros (approximately 26.5 million pounds)

What will be Torreira’s shirt number at Arsenal?

Torreira will take the No.11 jersey, previously worn by Mesut Ozil. The German will in turn take the No.10 jersey vacated by Jack Wilshere.

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Ryan Sessegnon Spurs? Tottenham close to signing Fulham starlet

According to French media sources (the same one that broke the Neymar and Lucas deals), Fulham have agreed a deal in principle with Tottenham Hotspur for the transfer of starlet Ryan Sessegnon. The youngster was one of three Fulham players named in the PFA Championship Team of the Season, and a decision on his future … Read more

Paulinho Bayer Leverkusen 2018- Vasco sell rising starlet for 30 million euros

German outfit Bayer Leverkusen have agreed a deal with Vasco for the transfer of rising star Paulinho. The deal will see the 17 year old move to the Bay Arena in July (he turns 18 on July 15), with Leverkusen paying Vasco 30 million euros- a sum that should go a long way in easing the Brazilian club’s finances.

Paulinho has been rated as the biggest young talent to come out of Brazil since Neymar and was linked with the likes of Juventus and Manchester City.

With Paulinho added to the likes of Brandt, Havertz, Volland, Alario, Bailey and Bellarabi, Leverkusen’s attack seems to be shaping up quite well.

Paulinho is the youngest player to play professional football for Vasco. He was part of the Brazilian team that finished 3rd in the U17 World Cup last year.

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