The struggle to sign the Spanish striker Ferran Torres flared up during the current summer transfer period, after Real Madrid entered the competition alongside Paris Saint-Germain, benefiting from the player’s remarkable brilliance in the 2026 World Cup final.
According to what was reported by the French newspaper L’Equipe, Real Madrid showed serious interest in including Ferran Torres during the past hours, after its shares rose after he scored the winning goal for Spain against Argentina in the final. The World Cup, which was the goal that gave La Roja the World Cup title and enhanced his value in the transfer market.
On the other hand, the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo confirmed that Barcelona is still committed to maintaining the services of its striker, and is working to extend his contract despite the increasing interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
The report added that the Parisian club has already begun contacts with the player, as coach Luis Enrique held direct talks with Ferran Torres to persuade him to join the team’s project, Benefiting from the relationship that they gathered during their time with the Spanish national team.
Paris Saint-Germain’s interest comes within the framework of its plan to reshape the attacking line, especially with the approaching departure of Bradley Barkola and Lee Kang-in, in addition to the transfer of Goncalo Ramos to Milan.
For its part, Barcelona is preparing to hold a meeting with Ferran Torres during the next week to discuss his future, in light of the administration’s desire to extend his current contract, which expires in the summer of 2017. 2027.
Although the Catalan club is committed to keeping the player, the renewal file may be postponed until next September due to financial fair play restrictions, which gives Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain an opportunity to follow developments in the situation, hoping to exploit any stumble in the renewal negotiations.