Torino reach deal for Arsenal midfielder Torreira

Torino are closing on a deal for Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira.

Arsenal have reached an agreement with Torino which will see Torreira join the Serie A side for £22m.

The Italian club will sell Armando Izzo to Roma to fund a move for the Uruguay midfielder.

Torreira was keen to return to the Serie A after slipping down the pecking order at Arsenal.

He moved to London two years ago from Serie ASampdoria.