Mikel Arteta has targeted midfielders Houssem Aouar and Thomas Partey as the clock ticks down towards transfer deadline day next week.But it remains to be seen whether Arsenal will be able to sign either of those players.Atletico Madrid are playing hardball over Partey's £45million release clause, while Aouar is expected to cost a similar amount, and the Gunners could also face competition from Juventus to sign the Lyon ace.So Arsenal are having to assess alternative targets to complete Arteta's squad overhaul - and Diawara has emerged as a late option.
That's according to Il Messaggero, cited by Metro, which reports that Torreira could be offered in part-exchange for the Roma midfielder.
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