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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has initiated formal contacts with FC Barcelona to speed up the signing of Ferran Torres during this summer. PSG's transfer market is focused on renewing their offensive rotation, considering they have already closed the signing of Akliouche and are close to finalizing the arrival of Mika Godts.
The Parisian club aims to secure the forward's incorporation to replace Gonçalo Ramos, taking advantage of the fact that the Spanish international has only 12 months remaining on his contract signed until June 2027 with Barcelona.
Paris Saint-Germain wants to speed up negotiations to sign Ferran Torres this same week.
— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) August 3, 2026
The French club seeks to finalize the agreement with Barça and believes the operation could be completed swiftly.
There is optimism from the French club.
Luis Enrique's Interest in Ferran Torres for PSG's Attack
As reported by journalist Matteo Moretto in Diario Marca, PSG's sports management works upon Luis Enrique's explicit request to integrate the Valencia forward into their offensive rotation. The coach values the player's versatility to perform as a target man or winger on both flanks, complementing Kvaratskhelia, Doué, and Dembélé.
The forward enters this summer transfer window after scoring the winning goal for Spain in the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina. The French club remains optimistic about reaching an economic agreement with Barcelona's board in the coming days as it is a top-priority request for PSG's tactical setup.
FC Barcelona's Position and Ferran Torres' Contractual Situation
Torres' departure from FC Barcelona gains momentum due to uncertainties about his starting role under Hansi Flick, who is looking for a different profile nine with Julián Álvarez as a target. The player does not consider renewing his contract —which expires in June 2027— without assurance of regularity in the starting eleven.
**The **player himself opened the door to his transfer during an interview on the Today Show, stating that while he has ties with FC Barcelona, he is evaluating options to make the right decision concerning his professional future. The Camp Nou hierarchy prefers to authorize an immediate sale before the player hits the open market without generating transfer revenue.
PSG executives and Barcelona's sports management will hold virtual meetings before Friday, August 7, 2026. PSG's goal is to finalize Ferran Torres' transfer for an undisclosed amount between clubs so that the Valencia native can join the French club's preseason before the official competitions commence.
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