Ferran Torres pushing Man City over Barcelona transfer but La Liga issue could stop move
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Manchester City star Ferran Torres could be denied his dream move to Barcelona in the wake of reports that the two clubs are miles apart in their valuations of the striker.
Torres is currently sidelined with a broken foot but that hasn’t prevented the Catalan giants from opening up a dialogue with City over a January deal.
And although Torres is highly regarded in Manchester, it appears that the City hierarchy and Pep Guardiola are open-minded to facilitating an exit for the 23-year-old.
Torres is desperate to fulfill his dream of playing for the La Liga side – but their financial woes could scupper any hope of a deal being struck.
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According to Mundo Deportivo, City would be willing to sell Torres for around £51million; more than double the £21m they stumped up to prise the striker away from Valencia last year.
Barcelona, though, have only put together a package worth £38m for the City ace – meaning the two sides remain £13m apart in their valuations of Torres.
Barcelona also have to be mindful of La Liga’s fair play regulations. In order to be able to register potential new recruits, such as Torres, the club needs to reduce their wage bill or boost their sponsorship income.
Despite that, the report goes on to state that there is cautious optimism from all parties that a compromise can be reached.
Torres and Barca have reportedly already agreed on a bumper five-year deal, with Torres making it clear to City that he wants to leave the Etihad after his inconsistent game time under Guardiola earlier this season.
Barcelona are known to be in the market for attacking reinforcements to help boost new boss Xavi Hernandez.
The legendary midfielder returned to the Nou Camp last month to take the reins after ex-Everton boss Ronald Koeman was axed following an uninspiring spell in charge.
Although Xavi’s appointment has helped to lift the doom and gloom in Catalonia following a difficult few months, it’s not exactly a secret that the current Barcelona squad is in desperate need of an overhaul; especially up front.
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Memphis Depay is Barca’s current top scorer with eight goals in all competitions, followed by Ansu Fati, who has four goals in just eight games.
After that, Martin Braithwaite is one of a cluster of players who currently have netted just twice this season.
It’s a sorry state of affairs for Barca, who topped the La Liga scoring charts last year with an incredible 85 goals in their 38 games.
The club are also in the market for a winger, which could hamper Barcelona’s scope to increase their offer for Torres to an acceptable amount.
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