Arsenal midfielder Torreira stalling move to Galatasaray

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3 Aug 2022 • 11:35 PM MYT
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Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira is stalling a move to Galatasaray.

Torreira's exit is stalling after he refused to get on a plane to Turkey.

Torreira, 26, was expected to complete a £7.5million transfer to Galatasaray this week after being deemed surplus to requirements by Gunners manager Mikel Arteta.

It is understood a fee has been agreed between the North Londoners and the Turkish giants, including add-ons.

An aircraft was booked and ready to transport the midfielder to Istanbul for his medical and to sign the paperwork on a three-year deal.

But according to Daily Express reporter Ryan Taylor, the Uruguay international decided not to board on Tuesday as planned.

Instead, Torreira wanted more time to make a final call about his future