Valencia show interest in Lucas Torreira as the Arsenal midfielder struggles for game time on loan with Atletico Madrid… after LaLiga strugglers were rebuffed in approach for Tottenham’s Harry Winks
- Valencia hold an interest in midfielder Lucas Torreira, Sportsmail understands
- The Arsenal star is on loan with Atletico Madrid but struggling for match action
- It has been reported that Valencia have approached Arsenal for a loan switch
- Valencia saw an approach for Tottenham man Harry Winks rebuffed this month
Valencia, who have been rebuffed in their attempt to sign Harry Winks from Tottenham, are now showing interest in Arsenal star Lucas Torreira.
The 24-year-old is currently on loan at Atletico Madrid this season, but is struggling for regular game time.
It has been reported this week that Valencia are hopeful of reinforcing their midfield this month – with Torreira understood to be on their shortlist.
Valencia have shown interest in Arsenal star Lucas Torreira, who is on loan at Atletico Madrid
Arsenal are said to hold concerns over Torreira’s lack of minutes in LaLiga and AS claimed that sporting director Edu has been contacted by Valencia.
Torreira has made just 13 appearances in all competitions this season and his short-term future remains uncertain.
Valencia initially targeted a move for Winks but their advances were snubbed by Tottenham.
Arsenal reportedly hold concerns over Torreira’s minutes and Valencia have made an approach
Winks’ contract with the north London club is set to run down in 2024 and the England international has openly spoken about his limited playing time.
But Jose Mourinho has been firm over his stance in refusing to allow Winks to leave.
When questioned about the speculation surrounding the 24-year-old, the Tottenham boss laughed and put an end to the matter.
Valencia had been rebuffed in their approach for Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks this month
He said: ‘What do I have to say to stop with this talk? I said already that he’s going nowhere. When I say he’s going nowhere, what more do you want me to say?
‘He played the last matches. He didn’t play the last one because it was a chance to let players like Gedson [Fernandes] get minutes.
‘If someone’s talking to other clubs, I’d say don’t waste your time.’
