Arsenal must make a quick decision on Lucas Torreira to avoid any more distractions, according to club legend Ray Parlour.

The midfielder has been linked with a return to Italy with his former Sampdoria boss Marco Giampaolo, who has recently joined AC Milan.

The former Gunners winger told the Daily Star: "The players have got all the power these days, I must admit.

"I think that sometimes the family doesn't settle, but we'll have to see with that situation.

"He's a good little player, but he felt the pace towards the end of the season and dropped off a little bit.

"He had a really good start to his Arsenal career and looked a really lively character, which we've been lacking.

"But again, as a manager and club, you'll sit down and find out why he's not enjoying it.

"Sometimes if they want to go and leave there's not a lot you can do about it.

"You want them to stay, but if they're not happy the performances on the pitch won't be as good as they should be.

"It's another dilemma for Arsenal. You want people who really want play for the club and do their best."