Arsenal are in the hunt for added firepower as they look to sustain their title charge this season, and are reportedly plotting a January swoop for MLS forward Facundo Torres as they look to bolster the wide areas of their side.
The Gunners have been in the market for a winger already this year, seeing a deal for Raphinha poached first by Chelsea and then Barcelona, while they baulked at Wolves’ £50m valuation of Pedro Neto. They were also credited with an interest in Mykhaylo Mudryk, but recent comments from Shakhtar Donetsk have suggested that he would be a very expensive option.
However, there are very legitimate concerns over Arsenal’s squad depth, with Reiss Nelson not yet an established player despite his impressive performance against Nottingham Forest, and Marquinhos still only 19 years old, meaning that options beyond current first choice pair Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka are slim.
And having already used the MLS market to bring in goalkeeper Matt Turner and defender Auston Trusty, currently on loan at Birmingham City, Mikel Arteta’s side could be set to do so again, with reports that they have already begun talks to move for 22-year-old forward Facundo Torres, currently plying his trade for Orlando City.
As per the London Evening Standard, “Arsenal’s move for the 22-year-old is still at an early stage and it remains to be seen whether they press ahead with a deal for him after talks with his representatives and Orlando.”
The Gunners have seen the winger’s abilities first-hand, with Torres scoring in a pre-season friendly between the two sides in August after shrugging off the attentions of Nuno Tavares to find the bottom corner.
A terrific goal from Facundo Torres as @OrlandoCitySC is level with @Arsenal 1-1 at the half.
Lots of City fans are hoping the Lions pull their starters now. This is only an exhibition.#dalemiamor#FCSeries pic.twitter.com/9vqF4lYJOc— Adam Shadoff (@AdamShadoff) July 21, 2022
Comfortable on either the right or the left side of attack, he would be attainable at a relatively low cost, and could have a massive upside.
