The Ferran Torres case has been gaining momentum in recent hours on the Paris Saint-Germain side. The Spanish striker was in advanced discussions with the Ile-de-France club, where Luis Enrique made it one of his priorities to strengthen his offensive sector after the departure of Gonçalo Ramos to AC Milan and the expected departure of Randal Kolo Muani to Juventus. And this Saturday morning, we learned that the European Champions had reached an agreement with the Spanish international for an arrival this summer.
If Barça will not oppose his departure, the Catalan leaders intend to defend their interests in the negotiations, informs Sport. In Catalonia, it is estimated that Ferran Torres retains a significant market value despite sometimes limited playing time. One year from the end of his contract, Barça does not want to take the risk of seeing him leave free in twelve months. The first discussions around an extension remained timid and, if the player chooses PSG, the Blaugranas will open the door provided that all parties benefit from it.
PSG is ready to put in €45 million
The main sticking point now concerns the amount of the transfer. FC Barcelona is demanding 50 million euros to sell its Spanish international and does not intend to lower its demands. For its part, PSG would be ready to offer around 45 million euros, including bonuses, and will therefore still have to make an effort to convince the Catalan leaders to sell it, although Barça will need to sell to continue its transfer window, after the arrival of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi.
Before any progress between the two clubs, Ferran Torres will first have to officially inform Barça of his wish to leave. A sale which would offer a breath of financial air to the Catalans, who then hope to accelerate on several files, in particular that of Julián Álvarez, considered the priority to strengthen the attack, while remaining attentive to a possible opportunity to recruit a second attacker since Barça also lost Robert Lewandowski and Ansu Fati this summer. Asslani (Hoffenheim) and Vlahovic would still be tracked.
