Arsenal handed major boost in pursuit of Torreira’s former teammate

North London outfit Arsenal now stand a better chance to land their star target and Sampdoria star Joachim Andersen in this summer transfer window.

The Gunners have been in the chase of the player for a number of months and they have now learned that he is open to leaving Sampdoria.

Joachim Andersen has opened the possibility of reuniting with his former teammate, Lucas Torreira at Arsenal after claiming that it is time for him to move ahead in his career.

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While hailing the Italian club, their fans and the staffs, Joachim Andersen stated that he would wish to move on for a new challenge as he stressed that he has received a number of interests from top clubs in Europe which is already on his agent’s table.

Joachim Andersen added that it has been his dream to play in the biggest clubs in the world and it is already happening or him as he is being linked to a number of clubs.

It is now left to the Gunners to make a move for the star player if they must attain his signature this transfer window as other clubs are monitoring the situation and could submit a bid for his signature.