Arsenal fans are calling on France to beat Uruguay this afternoon so they finally complete the transfer of Lucas Torreira.
Reports suggest the Gunners are close to completing a deal for the Uruguay midfielder, however will have top wait until after the World Cup to finalise the deal.
Torreira recently rejected a chance to undergo an Arsenal medical, with the Sampdoria star choosing to remain fully focused on his country’s World Cup ambitions.
Uruguay take on France in the competition’s first quarter-final this afternoon.
The 25-year-old’s decision is not expected to impact his impending move to North London however, with his father insisting he will be still joining the Gunners before the new season.
“It is as good as a fact that Lucas will join Arsenal,” Ricardo Torreira told Fox Sports Argentina.
“There are many clubs who contacted us but we have given our word to Arsenal and are very satisfied with what they offered.
“The deal is virtually done and only the arrival of Lucas is remaining.
“Arsenal offered to do the medical examinations in Russia but we decided against it because we felt it’s inconvenient, it is not the right time.”
Arsenal fans however see things a little differently, and don’t want to wait any longer to see Torreira in a red shirt.
No guesses who they are supporting this afternoon …
We've been hearing for nearly a month that Torreira's move to Arsenal will be confirmed after Uruguay's World Cup campaign. Time for one last favour, Olivier Giroud.
— Patrick Timmons (@PatrickTimmons1) July 6, 2018
France need to do the job so Arsenal can announce Lucas Torreira
— Dont Jealous Me (@dontjealousme) July 6, 2018
Lucas Torreira bullying Ronaldo on the main stage 💪 looks like we've signed a great player 🔥⚽🔴 #Arsenal #Torreira #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Y81yJroMlv
— Andreas49 (@Andreascoyg1886) June 30, 2018
Between Uruguay & France, whoever loses it's a win-win situation for us. If #URU gets knocked out, the Torreira deal will be sealed within 2 wks, & if #FRA gets knocked out, the N'zonzi deal will expedited. Either way, both will be Gooners by Aug. 11th 2018.
— Good-Vibes-Arsenal (@ArsenalSensible) July 6, 2018
Double W for me and French/Arsenal Fan on Friday, France W, so Lucas Torreira can join us 👀 🔴⚪
— SamGooner34™ (@SamGooner34) July 2, 2018
My word. Can we please just announce Torreira now @Arsenal….
— Chris Davison (@cdavison_afc) June 30, 2018
The quicker Uruguay are eliminated, the quicker Torreira will sign for Arsenal!
So come on France! Allez les Bleus! 🇫🇷
— Evan Cooper (@Lacazest) July 4, 2018