Facundo Torres

Torres has just enjoyed an impressive campaign in the MLS, contributing nine goals and eight assists from his 34 appearances in the division. Facundo Torres celebrates scoring for Orlando City on September 7, 2022 © Reuters. Notably, the 22-year-old ...

[Evening Standard](/fwd/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3RhbmRhcmQuY28udWsvc3BvcnQvZm9vdGJhbGwvYXJzZW5hbC1mYy10cmFuc2Zlci1uZXdzLWZhY3VuZG8tdG9ycmVzLWIxMDM2MzMzLmh0bWw/?fwd=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.standard.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Farsenal-fc-transfer-news-facundo-torres-b1036333.html&sport=1&spName=Football&spArticle=x_Arsenal_considering_bid%20fo), that has resulted in Arsenal expressing an interest in signing Torres at the midway point of the campaign. [potentially receiving a warchest](/football/arsenal/transfer-talk/news/arsenal-boss-arteta-to-have-gbp50m-to-spend-in-january_497917.html) in the region of £50m. The Gunners are currently enjoying their best season for a number of years, continuing to sit at the top of the

Arsenal are looking for competition to Bukayo Saka and may just have found it in MLS winger Facundo Torres.

[are said to have already made contact with the Italy international's camp](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/arsenal-report-gunners-in-talks-with-manuel-locatelli-over-move-juventus-transfers-signings-rumours-gossip-afc). An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also been to the FA Cup and League Cup finals for FFT and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. Lima, who was among the first to identify the likes of Neymar and Philippe Coutinho, has given the green light for Torres, following displays in Major League Soccer. With Arsenal light when it comes to wide attackers, it’s probable that the club will target depth in the January transfer market. The north Londoners are owned by Colorado-based Kroenke Sports Entertainment, who also own the Rapids. In January, Austin Trusty joined from Colorado Rapids, staying on loan in the US before going to Birmingham City on loan this season, while over the summer, national team No.1 Matt Turner was signed.

Arsenal could move for Orlando City forward Facundo Torres as they seek to bring in cover and competition for Bukayo Saka.

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). ‘It was a bad kick, he was limping but I don’t see it further than that. [pre-season](https://metro.co.uk/tag/pre-season-football-fixtures/?ico=auto_link_sport_P4_LNK1) friendly. [Arteta hopes for Saka recovery for World Cup as Nelson leads Arsenal to victory](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/31/nelson-leads-arsenal-victory-after-saka-is-injured-17666561/?ico=more_text_links) [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-transfer-news-facundo-torres-b1036333.html), with Arsenal set to hold talks with the 22-year-old’s representatives.

Torres only signed for Orlando City earlier this year, but the Uruguay international has been in impressive form for the American side this season. The 22-year- ...

The report claims that Arsenal are set to hold talks with Torres’ agent with a view to making a January offer. [ Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-transfer-news-facundo-torres-b1036333.html), Arsenal are considering a January move for Torres as they look to target a right-winger to provide competition for Bukayo Saka. Arsenal are considering a January move for Uruguay international forward Facundo Torres.

Arsenal are preparing to hold talks with the agent of a South American winger who's ready to explode in Europe, and the move's main driver is known for ...

According to the report, the campaign may be his only one in America. Lima’s recommendation will be a big factor in whether Arsenal do act on their interest. Torres has played and scored against Arsenal before. Arsenal appointed scout Toni Lima in 2021. What’s more, it’s claimed ‘the Gunners are due to hold talks with the Uruguay international’s agent’ very shortly. The Gunners and England were handed a major scare on Sunday.

Arsenal continue to be linked with a number of wingers as technical director Edu Gaspar looks to add reinforcements in the January transfer window.

The Uruguay international is able to pick his head up and play the final pass which would suit Arteta's possession-based play style, and he has a brilliant delivery from set pieces too. "More than anything, I'm an attacking winger, but I can also play in the middle, behind the striker, as a No. Torres can play anywhere across the attack but is predominantly a right winger who likes to cut inside from wide positions onto his favoured left foot. The 22-year-old has impressed in MLS this season, scoring nine goals and claiming ten assists, and it remains to be seen whether the Gunners press ahead with a deal for him after early talks with his representatives and Orlando. Both attributes would suit the Premier League, and Mikel Arteta has shown he can develop young talents into becoming more of a finished article over time. I'm a player who feels comfortable in a free role versus having a fixed position. The 22-year-old already has 10 Uruguay international caps after impressing at youth levels for his country and previously won the 2021 Uruguayan Primera Division title with Penarol. Arsenal have Emile Smith Rowe and Gabriel Martinelli competing for a first-team spot on the left side of attack, whilst Bukayo Saka only has summer signing Marquinhos and Reiss Nelson as direct competition on the right wing. Torres started his senior professional career with Penarol in 2020 before securing an £8million move to Orlando in January earlier this year. I just really like playing freely." [recent impressive performance as a substitute against Nottingham Forest](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/reiss-nelson-gabriel-magalhaes-arsenal-25392744), in which he replaced Saka, who came off with an ankle injury. The Uruguayan forward scored 16 goals and provided a further 15 assists in 71 appearances for Penarol and is currently impressing in America, having scored 13 goals and provided ten assists in just 40 appearances for Orlando.

Manager Mikel Arteta is looking to add more depth to his squad as they aim to continue a title push this season, and wants to add a right-sided winger to ...

Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-transfer-news-facundo-torres-b1036333.html) Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-transfer-news-facundo-torres-b1036333.html) [Arsenal target Facundo Torres transfer in January as Bukayo Saka competition with talks held [Arsenal target Facundo Torres transfer in January as Bukayo Saka competition with talks held [Standard,](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-transfer-news-facundo-torres-b1036333.html) the Gunners are set to hold talks with the Uruguayan and his agents after the 22-year-old impressed in the 2022 MLS season for Orlando City. [Mikel Arteta](/sport/mikel-arteta/index.html), whose side are currently top the Premier League by two points, is looking to add more depth to his squad as they aim to continue a title push this season, and wants to add a right-sided winger to his ranks provide competition for [Bukayo Saka](/sport/bukayo-saka/index.html). [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html) are considering a move for Facundo Torres, according to a report.

The Gunners currently have Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka as the regular wingers, but the latter recently picked up an injury against Nottingham Forest.

Torres has had a top season for Orlando, registering 13 goals and 10 assists from 40 appearances. In our view, Torres could be a decent signing for the Gunners but the hierarchy should look into a more high-profile player such as Cody Gakpo if they want to compete for the title. Arsenal have exceeded expectations for most of the current season and they are presently holding a slender two-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the standings. The Gunners are planning to hold negotiations with his representative soon and it remains to be seen whether they will proceed with a formal bid for his services. [No Comments](https://goonertalk.com/2022/10/31/arsenal-considering-january-move-for-facundo-torres/#respond) Arsenal are considering a January move to sign Orlando City forward Facundo Torres, according to

ARSENAL are considering making a bid for Orlando City star Facundo Torres, according to reports.The 22-year-old has impressed in the MLS this season a.

[Neymar ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20257991/neymar-jail-fine-fraud-corruption-charges-transfer/)to Barcelona and Coutinho to Inter Milan when both were playing in their homeland of Brazil. [PSV's Cody Gakpo](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19658372/arsenal-cody-gakpo-psv-transfer/) in the past. [Shakhtar Donestk ace Mykhaylo Mudryk.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20262419/arsenal-mykhaylo-mudryk-transfer-value-antony-man-utd-fee/) [Mikel Arteta.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/mikel-arteta/) [pre-season friendly](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19268650/orlando-city-arsenal-martinelli-nketiah-nelson-chelsea/) versus the Gunners over the summer. [The Eve](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-transfer-news-facundo-torres-b1036333.html) [ning Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-transfer-news-facundo-torres-b1036333.html) report that Torres could be signed to provide competition for Bukayo Saka.

The agent of Orlando City forward Facundo Torres has confirmed Arsenal are interested in signing the Uruguayan.

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Bukayo Saka could feature against Chelsea on Sunday with Arsenal and England handed major injury boost](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/31/arsenal-handed-huge-buyako-saka-injury-boost-ahead-of-chelsea-clash-17671498/?ico=more_text_links) [pre-season](https://metro.co.uk/tag/pre-season-football-fixtures/?ico=auto_link_sport_P3_LNK1) friendly during the summer. [Arsenal formally offer William Saliba new deal but no agreement yet](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/31/arsenal-formally-offer-william-saliba-new-deal-but-no-agreement-yet-17670811/?ico=more_text_links) [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [London](https://metro.co.uk/tag/london/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1) in January as Mikel Arteta looks to bring in cover and competition for Bukayo Saka.

The Gunners are looking to bolster their ranks in the January transfer window in order to keep live their title hopes for the remainder of the season.

He's a guy where all I have to say is that the sky is the limit. In his first season with the MLS side, he recorded 13 goals and 10 assists in 40 appearances across all competitions as Orlando qualified for the MLS Cup play-offs and won their first ever piece of silverware with the U.S. Back in July, Torres also scored for Orlando as they lost 3-1 to Arsenal in a pre-season friendly. On the international stage, Torres has represented Uruguay at U15, U17 and U20 level, scoring 29 goals in 54 games, before making his senior debut in 2021. The 22-year-old, born on April 13, 2000, in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, joined his home town’s youth ranks in 2010. This one game, he just took that magical moment that he brought us.” In Facu, we have found that already. The following month, Torres signed for Orlando. [Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-transfer-news-facundo-torres-b1036333.html), Arsenal have launched a bid for Torres ahead of a January swoop and are due to hold talks with the 22-year-old's agent as they target a new winger to provide competition for Saka. Torres registered four goals and two assists in six games as The Lions won the competition for the first time in their history, including two goals and an assist in the final. [picked up a fresh injury](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-arsenal-saka-injury-england-28364626) in the recent [5-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/arsenal-nottingham-forest-goals-highlights-28364803) As a result, a back-up is more important than ever and [Mikel Arteta](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mikel-arteta) could be set to make a swoop for Uruguayan winger Facundo Torres. Torres plays as a winger for MLS outfit Orlando City, who he only joined back in January after arriving for a club record fee of $8million (£7.75million) on a four-year-deal, with the option for a fifth, from Uruguayan outfit Penarol.

Arsenal will soon hold talks over a potential move for Facundo Torres, the player's agent has confirmed.

Since technical director Edu was appointed at Emirates Stadium in 2019, the club has shifted to a more data-led approach when identifying potential signings. Despite Arsenal’s move into a more data-led approach when it comes to searching the market, Lima - who was appointed in 2021 - has a strong track record of identifying South American talent and is credited with being one of the first to spot Neymar and Philippe Coutinho. Arsenal’s interest in Torres is believed to partly be born out of the findings of scout Toni Lima.

The agent of Orlando City forward Facundo Torres confirms that Arsenal are interested in signing the Uruguayan, according to a report.

Kudos to the Wilf family (Orlando's owners), who helped us doing such an investment because I think it's all paying off. [Premier League table](/football/premier-league/table.html) after making a strong start to the 2022-23 campaign, winning 10 of their first 12 matches. [one report](/football/arsenal/transfer-talk/news/arsenal-considering-bid-for-facundo-torres_498307.html) claiming that the Gunners are considering a bid for the forward when the January transfer window opens.

The Gunners are reportedly weighing up a move for Orlando City star Facundo Torres and Mikel Arteta has previously hinted at why the winger is the perfect ...

[Arsenal target 'amazing' Facundo Torres as Mikel Arteta searches for Bukayo Saka injury solution](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-facundo-torres-saka-injury-25396111) [Who is Facundo Torres? More than anything, I’m an attacking winger, but I can also play in the middle, behind the striker, as a No. “We were looking for players that could play in three positions in the frontline and in the attacking midfielder positions,” Arteta said. I’d be on the right, in the middle and back to the left. In fact, the Spaniard has already hinted as to why the MLS star could be the perfect answer to ease Arsenal’s depth concerns. That’s because reports have emerged claiming that Arsenal are set to hold talks with the representatives of Orlando City and Uruguay winger Facundo Torres over a potential move in January.

M. ikel Arteta would be getting a versatile, direct attacker if Arsenal were to sign Facundo Torres in January. The Orlando City winger has emerged as a ...

“But one of the things I love to do the most is just attacking at goal and going to goal. “And I’m a player that loves to be on the ball all the time because if I don’t have the ball, I’m waiting for it and I love to be on the attack and affect the game as much as possible on the ball.” “I’m a forward, an attacking player that likes to play out on the wings,” Torres told

The Gunners have shown an interest in Uruguayan after the 22-year-old impressed in the 2022 MLS season for Orlando City. Torres scored nine goals and added ...

The report suggests that Lasalvia will have a meeting in the coming days with Arsenal scout Toni Lima to discuss the possibility of a potential move to the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have shown an interest in Uruguayan after the 22-year-old impressed in the 2022 - The Gunners have shown an interest in the Uruguayan after his superb season

football.london spoke to MLS reporter and expert Tom Bogert amid reports that Arsenal are interested in signing Orlando City winger Facundo Torres.

The surprise last year was that Orlando were able to sign him from Penarol when it seemed he was ready for Europe. I figured the jump would be Orlando for a couple years, then a Champions League/ People around the club have no doubt that mentality is going to take him as far as he can go. Every game he played anywhere in the country, there was a pocket of Uruguayans there for him. He works hard when it’d be easy for him to think ‘hey, I’m the club record signing and best player, who cares.’ That’s always a big sign for me in this league. No one doubted the talent, but it was a 'was he really worth the money and hype?' kind of worry. But, like he said, he can play anywhere underneath the striker. He was brought to be the face of the club after allowing Nani to depart. If he’s in MLS one more year, I’m expecting to see his goal tally go up as he takes more of that responsibility. Likes to cut into the half-spaces from the wing and operate where he can get the ball to feet and either dribble, pass or shoot. Torres also bagged four goals and set up a further two in the US Open Cup, a competition he helped his side win. He wasn’t bad at the beginning of the year, but he didn’t look near his best.

One year has been enough to make Arsenal fall in love with Facundo Torres. The Uruguayan footballer, who plays for Orlando City, is on the Gunners' agenda.

20:00 His market value is 10.8 million euros but Orlando City could ask for more as they are aware of his potential and that Arsenal have good funds. His number of assists is particularly striking because in previous seasons, he hardly stood out in this aspect. According to 'Evening Standard', Arsenal are keeping a close eye on him on the recommendation of Toni Lima, who works on their scouting team. [Orlando City](https://www.besoccer.com/player/facundo-danieltorres-perez-365327) were eliminated in the last 16 of the MLS play-offs but one of their players is attracting a lot of attention in Europe without having to fight in the MLS. He has only played one season in the United States but it has been enough to show his good performances.