Ferran Torres's dilemma: listen to offers or fight for a position?

Published New:26/06/2025 - 00:20h

Updated New:26/06/2025 - 00:20h

Ferran Torres was the third-highest scorer last season, but that doesn't guarantee him a starring role next season. Newcastle and Aston Villa are keeping an eye on the Barça number 7

At FC Barcelona, there are players who face a dilemma when thinking about their future, and one of them is Ferran Torres. The Valencian, who served as an impact substitute at center-forward in the 2023/24 season, could now face other scenarios that would reduce his prominence.

In this context, the 'Blaugrana' number '7' knows that listening to offers for a change of scenery wouldn't be a bad idea, although he is weighed down by the desire to succeed at Barça, something that isn't guaranteed if he stays and fails to be a key player.

Likewise, Barça is aware of the good business (financially speaking) they could do by selling a player of the stature of 'The Shark', who was the team's third-highest scorer last season.

Ferran has a contract with the club until the summer of 2027. Despite not being a regular starter, in the 2023/24 season, he posted top-player numbers. In 45 matches (1,921 minutes), he scored 19 goals and provided another 7 assists, meaning he was involved in 26 goals.

Bardghji, Nico, and Rashford make Ferran doubt his Barça future

Both the signing of Roony Bardghji (for the attack on the right flank) and the likely arrival of Nico Williams would present a headache for Torres. Considering that when Robert Lewandowski is at 100%, 'The Shark' also plays on the left or right wing.

To this, one must add that Barça, for now, has not ruled out entering the summer market for Marcus Rashford as well, a player who could easily play as a '9' and on both wings.

In attack, on the left wing, if Nico arrives, he will compete for the spot with Raphinha; in the number '9' position, if Lewandowski is in top form, it would be hard to see him on the bench; and on the right wing, it is very difficult, if not impossible, for anyone to take Lamine Yamal's place.

Another situation arises for Ferran as, according to the latest rumors, manager Hansi Flick is interested in trying both 'Rapha' and Dani Olmo as a false '9', which, if it works, would completely relegate Ferran Torres to the bench.

The scenario for Ferran is complex, as if all the Catalan team's planned signings materialize, he could, in principle, lose what little prominence he has. Now, despite his wishes, the player may have to reconsider his situation.

Barça expects at least 50 million for Ferran Torres

Ferran Torres knows he doesn't lack suitors, while Barcelona, seeing how the market is moving, would not be interested in accepting less than 50 million for the attacker.

Similarly, recent rumors suggest that Newcastle United has been following the player for some time, while Aston Villa has already shown interest in the number '7's situation on several occasions.

In this regard, it has been reported that 'The Villans', managed by Unai Emery, are considering presenting Barcelona with an offer of €50M to acquire the Valencian's services.

This wouldn't be bad for Barça at all, as the club plans (if everything goes as expected) to continue cashing in on players who could lose market value.