Ferran Torres has left the door open for a Barcelona exit this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain keen on the forward who has also been linked with Arsenal and Tottenham. The 26-year-old was Spain's hero as he scored the only goal in the World Cup final against Argentina last month, his 25th goal for his country in 65 caps.
Career highlights and current situation
The forward won the Premier League at Manchester City and has claimed three La Liga titles with Barcelona. The World Cup triumph in America adds to the European Championship he won with his country two years ago. Torres is also coming off the best goal-scoring season of his career, having netted 21 times in 49 games for Barcelona across all competitions.
Despite this, his Barcelona future is uncertain as his contract expires next summer, and he seems unaware if he will be with the club for the coming season. PSG, managed by former Spain boss Luis Enrique, appear to be at the front of the queue for his signature if he does leave, but Arsenal and Spurs have also been touted as possible destinations.
Torres speaks out
Speaking to CNN, he said: 'Right now the only thing that I know is that on August 12 I have to stay there [Barcelona] and train with them so let's see what happens.' Asked if he is open to a move, specifically to PSG, he said: 'You never know because in football everything can change in one minute so I have to be ready for everything.' On choosing his next step, he added: 'Trying to think what is going to be the most happy thing for me, only this, and for my family.'
In another interview with Sportico, via Mundo Deportivo, Torres called on Barcelona to prove they want to keep him, suggesting they have failed to do so thus far. 'Barca has to show they want me. They can come and negotiate, and in the end, everything will be discussed,' he said. 'I have a contract with Barca. It's true that in football you never know what might happen, but the good thing is that, since I have a contract, I can wait and decide for myself.'
Barcelona's transfer plans
Barcelona have some big decisions to make in the transfer market this summer after the departure of Robert Lewandowski. Anthony Gordon has arrived on the wing, but they are short on traditional strikers, which Torres isn't, but can be if required. Speaking about the club's transfer plans up front, Flick told reporters: 'It depends on the team. We have to wait. I have total confidence in Deco and we know we have to do something. It also depends on Ferran. We'll see what we'll do. Lamine (Yamal) has played a couple of games with us (as a false nine). He's a fantastic, world-class player, and he can adapt to that. Our focus is on him playing as a 7, but we'll see what happens.'
