Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing 25-year-old Spanish international Ferran Torres from Barcelona this year.
According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Aston Villa have offered €80 million to sign Ferran Torres, but Barcelona consider him untouchable, and they have turned down the offer. €80 million is a lot of money, but Barcelona are not keen on selling the player.
Torres has recorded 16 goal contributions across all competitions this season, and he is a vital player for the Spanish outfit. His ability to adapt to multiple attacking roles and perform at a high level makes him a valuable asset for the Spanish club. They will be looking to retain the league title this season, and they need to keep their key players.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa have already signed Tammy Abraham this month, and it seems that they are looking to add more quality and depth to their attacking unit. Interestingly, Torres has been a target for the West Midlands outfit for a long time, and he remains on their wishlist.
The Villans have enjoyed an excellent season so far, and they are third in the Premier League table. They will be hoping to secure UEFA Champions League qualification for the upcoming campaign. Improving the team during the January transfer window could help them sustain their form and finish the season strongly.
Torres could have improved Aston Villa
There is no doubt that Ferran Torres would have been an exceptional acquisition for them. The Spaniard has previously played in the Premier League with Manchester City, and he knows the league well. He could have made an immediate impact.
Meanwhile, moving to Aston Villa would have offered him regular opportunities as well. He is not a guaranteed starter for Barcelona. It will be interesting to see whether Aston Villa decide to move on to other targets now.
The Villans should look to improve the squad before the winter transfer window closes on Monday. Torres would have been an upgrade on some of their current options, like Jadon Sancho and Harvey Elliott.
Apart from a quality attacker, they should also invest in a reliable central defender. Torres has been linked with multiple Premier League clubs in recent months. It will be interesting to see if the player is on the move at the end of the season.