Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing highly-rated 20-year-old Italian goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani from AC Milan.
According to a report from Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, Arsenal are hoping to sign talented young AC Milan goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani in the coming months.
It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done. It is no secret that they are looking at goalkeepers. They have been linked with multiple shot-stoppers in recent months, including Diant Ramaj.
However, the North Londoners are well stocked in the goalkeeping department. David Raya is currently the first-choice keeper at the club, and Kepa Arrizabalaga is the backup option to him. Arsenal will need to sell someone to accommodate Torriani in the team.
The young AC Milan goalkeeper needs opportunities to develop further. Being the third-choice goalkeeper at the English club will not benefit him. It could be detrimental to his development. He should only join a club where he will get a clear path to the first team and a prominent role. It remains to be seen what the player decides.
He is highly rated at AC Milan, and the Serie A giants will not want to lose the young shot-stopper easily. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal follow up on their interest with an official proposal to get the deal done. There is no doubt that they have the financial muscle to secure the transfer.
Torriani could be tempted
Meanwhile, the 20-year-old could be attracted to the idea of moving to the Premier League as well. It would be a huge opportunity for him, and he would get to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world. However, he needs to focus on his development for now.
The 2005-born goalkeeper should only join the club if they are willing to groom him properly. Torriani is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and he will need to choose his next destination carefully.
Having said that, Arsenal have an impressive track record when it comes to grooming young players. The Gunners have done well to nurture several young players in the past. It remains to be seen whether they can convince the youngster to join.
