Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano has called on the club to sign permanently on-loan Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira.

There is a €15m option to make the loan deal permanent at the end of the season.

Italiano said, “The playmaker is the fulcrum of the team, so if the midfield is running smoothly, the whole side runs smoothly," said the coach in his press conference.

“This is one of the main principles of football. Lucas brought balance and has been prolific in front of goal too, showing his extraordinary quality.

"There are no doubts over what he can give this squad in future."