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Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira is 'close to a loan move to Fiorentina' despite wanting to fight for his place in Mikel Arteta's side... after spending last season at Atletico Madrid

Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira is reportedly closing in on a move to Italian side Fiorentina after being informed he is not part of Mikel Arteta's plans.

The move is thought to be a loan move with the obligation to buy at the end.

Torreira's agent Pablo Bentancur has spoken about the midfielder's desire to return to Italy where he played for Serie A side Sampdoria.

However, the Uruguayan had expressed his intention to fight for his place in the Arsenal side but has now been frozen out by Arteta, according to football.