 on a four-year-deal, with the option for a fifth, from Uruguayan outfit Penarol. The 22-year-old, born on April 13, 2000, in the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, joined his home town's youth ranks in 2010. After being invited to train with the first team in February 2016, and then named in a matchday squad for the first time in June 2018, Torres was eventually handed his senior team debut in August 2020 under national hero Diego Forlan. On the international stage, Torres has represented Uruguay at U15, U17 and U20 level, scoring 29 goals in 54 games, before making his senior debut in 2021. He featured a further nine times for Uruguay last year, although he is yet to make an appearance in 2022. Arsenal have been linked with Uruguayan winger Facundo Torres Should more clubs invest in talent from the MLS? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. Career so far After making his first te){kind=link}
The Gunners are looking to bolster their ranks in the January transfer window in order to keep live their title hopes for the remainder of the season
Arsenal continue to lead the way at the top of the Premier League but the Gunners have identified another potential target to bolster their ranks in January.
Bukayo Saka has been in excellent form so far this season but the England international picked up a fresh injury in the recent 5-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. As a result, a back-up is more important than ever and Mikel Arteta could be set to make a swoop for Uruguayan winger Facundo Torres.
Mirror Football tells you all you need to know about the proposed Arsenal target, including who he plays for, his career so far and what’s been said about him.
Torres plays as a winger for MLS outfit Orlando City, who he only joined back in January after arriving for a club record fee of $8million (£7.75million) on a four-year-deal, with the option for a fifth, from Uruguayan outfit Penarol.