Premier League 2018/19: 5 most underrated transfers of the summer

#1 Lucas Torreira to Arsenal

Smartest signing of the summer?

Arsene Wenger might have attained a legendary status due to his work at Arsenal, but there were some glaring issues in the squad that he failed to address in the final years of his management. The lack of quality defensive midfielders in the squad has surely troubled Arsenal over the years, as the Gunners have failed to find a decent replacement ever since Patrick Vieira departed from the club.

Now, Unai Emery has finally brought in a player in Lucas Torreria who could well be deemed to shield the defence and break the opposition’s attacking moves. Torreira is a typical Uruguayan player, who likes to play the game hard and would break every sweat to ensure that his side emerges victorious in the end.

Torreira’s inclusion adds energy and a bite that Arsenal’s midfield has lacked over the years. The 22-year-old is an exceptional defensive midfielder, whose primary instincts are to block the opponent’s passing lanes and to disrupt their moves whilst instantly driving the team ahead to transition it into an attacking situation.

With some amazingly creative players in the forward line, Torreira would be included in a purely defensive role. The transfer fee is worth £26 million, which can be termed as a bargain for a player of Torreria’s utility.