Liverpool and Manchester United have entered the race for Ferran Torres alongside Aston Villa as Barcelona name their asking price.
According to Fichajes, Liverpool and Manchester United are also in the mix for Ferran Torres, with the duo joining Aston Villa in the hunt for the Barcelona forward. The Spanish giants might be open to a sale if suitors can cough up €35-40 million for the Spain international.
Ferran Torres is no longer a sure starter at Barcelona, largely owing to the form of top performers Lamine Yamal and Raphinha on either wing. The fact that the Spaniard can play both wide positions exceptionally well makes him an asset for any side, even Barcelona, with Hansi Flick utilising him more off the bench than from the start.
Given Barcelona’s financial constraints which have been widely reported in the media for over the last two years, Torres usually emerges as one of the first players to be put on a sales list. The Blaugrana have done well overall to manage their money as well as keep high quality stars like the winger in the squad, as his recent winner late in the game against Atletico Madrid exemplified his importance in the team.
However, Ferran Torres might start feeling the need to play in a team where he is seen as the main starter, which has fuelled speculation about his future. Aston Villa are eager to sign him in the summer, with Unai Emery already green-lighting the idea of bringing the forward to the club.
Barcelona may see the importance of keeping Torres due to his productivity, although they may concede that the player could leave in the summer. The Catalans are open to letting the winger depart if any of his suitors can pay them €35-40 million, which is the price previously quoted to interested parties.
Liverpool, Manchester United in Ferran Torres chase
Liverpool are staring at a pivotal summer market, where they could potentially revamp their frontline. Mohamed Salah’s future has made the need for a right winger imperative, while there are big doubts about other attackers like Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, and Diogo Jota. Spending money on the €35-40 million-rated prolific Barcelona forward makes sense in the scenario that the club are looking for multiple arrivals.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are also seen as a suitor in this chase for the €35-40 million-rated prolific Barcelona forward, as Ruben Amorim wants to add new attackers. The Spaniard’s experience in the game as well as what he brings to the table makes him a key target for the Red Devils, as the summer window represents a time when Ferran Torres could leave the Catalans.
