The transfer market gives no respite at FC Barcelona. When everything pointed to a calm window of departures, an offer from the Premier League has shaken the offices of the blaugrana club. Ferran Torres is very close to leaving the Culé team for England, leaving a significant sum of money in the coffers of the Catalan club.
Unai Emery, Aston Villa's coach, has returned to the charge for the Valencian winger, the Basque coach of the British team wants him as the cornerstone of his sports project. According to sources close to the player's environment, the English club has put 50 million euros on the table to sign the striker. A figure that Barça can't ignore given its current economic situation.
Ferran, who has had ups and downs since his arrival from Manchester City, has reconsidered his future. He knows he is not an undisputed starter with Flick. Although he has improved his performance with the German coach, the possibility of being a key piece in a team that aims to play in the Champions League is increasingly appealing to him.
Unai Emery Goes After the Shark
Aston Villa's proposal not only includes an ambitious project but also the promise of absolute prominence. Unai Emery has expressly asked the English club's directors to do everything possible to close the deal as soon as possible. Ferran would be his '9', his star striker to compete in Europe and consolidate the team among the greats of the Premier League.
From the player's environment, they acknowledge that the coach's interest has been decisive. Ferran has maintained a close relationship with Emery for years, and the possibility of reuniting in Birmingham is especially exciting for him. Although there is no closed agreement yet, negotiations are progressing at a good pace, and the player's will is starting to tip the balance toward England.
Deco Doesn't Want Him to Leave
Meanwhile, Barça is already working on his replacement, Deco and the sports management have activated several names on the agenda, some of a young profile and others more established. Ferran Torres's departure could open the door to an unexpected operation, with a signing that has already been offered and is very appealing to the coaching staff.
In financial terms, the 50 million offered by Aston Villa represents a breath of fresh air. The operation would be considered a net positive sale in terms of Financial Fair Play, as Ferran arrived for a similar figure but is already partially amortized.
Ferran Hopes to Stay at Barça
Additionally, it would free up salary mass to register new additions, in that sense, Barça would move with greater freedom this summer. The club is aiming for strategic reinforcements that fit into the new post-Xavi project, where they hope to give way to young talents but also maintain a high competitive level.
In the coming hours, there could be a white smoke. Barça doesn't rule out closing the operation before the start of the tournament to avoid distractions and free the player from any external pressure. Ferran Torres may have already played his last minutes as a blaugrana... and his replacement, although his name has not yet been revealed, promises to make a lot of noise at Camp Nou.