Both the Yellow Submarine and Flick’s team have a shared objective in the transfer market.
Despite scoring in Barcelona’s last two La Liga matches, Ferran Torres’s future seems more likely to be elsewhere. The Valencian winger joined from Manchester City in January 2022 for nearly 55 million euros, hailed as a “young prospect.” However, his time at Barça has not unfolded as expected.
While he has occasionally showcased his talent, Torres has never been able to cement his place as a key player. His situation has worsened with the arrival of Hansi Flick, and he is now a regular substitute at Barça. His performance is far from the level of players like Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. As a result, it seems inevitable that he will eventually leave the Catalan club.
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Joan Laporta and Deco have been closely monitoring the transfer market for months, specifically seeking a winger to strengthen the left side of the attack, which would pave the way for Ferran Torres’s exit. While much speculation has surrounded Nico Williams and Rafael Leão, Barça is actually targeting a different winger. Interestingly, Villarreal is also interested in this player.
Barça, Villarreal, and Ferran Torres
Should Ferran Torres decide to leave, Villarreal would be eager to bring him aboard. Marcelino García Toral is looking for a reliable winger to replace Ilias Akhomach, who is sidelined for the rest of the season, and Torres has emerged as an appealing option for the Yellow Submarine.
However, in a surprising turn of events, Villarreal has recently shifted its focus to Bryan Zaragoza, the Bayern winger currently on loan at Osasuna, who is also on Barça’s radar. In fact, the futures of both Torres and Zaragoza are closely intertwined.
The Future of Ferran Torres: Tied to Bryan Zaragoza
The situation is clear: Ferran Torres’s future now hinges on the pursuit of Bryan Zaragoza. If Barça secures Zaragoza from Osasuna, Ferran could make the move to Villarreal. Alternatively, if Villarreal manages to sign Zaragoza, Torres’s time at Camp Nou may be extended.
The potential transfer of Bryan Zaragoza could be the catalyst for Ferran Torres’s departure, with the bidding war between Barça and Villarreal over Zaragoza likely to be one of the most intriguing stories of the winter transfer window.
