Hansi Flick did not bite when asked about Ferran Torres' future after a pre-season outing in Udine. Asked directly about a possible move to Ligue 1, he said: "I respect the players' holidays and I do not have information." That is the cleanest line in a story that still depends on reports, not a completed deal.

Flick's refusal to engage

The manager's other comments were just as guarded. "We always talk about improving and including players we need, but we must be calm," Flick said. "Many players are arriving this week; it's an atypical and strange preseason. We have to respect the players' vacations, and this preseason isn't normal. We'll have to manage it until the international break; until then, we won't be at 100%."

He was also asked about Ronald Araújo, and the answer stayed on the same cautious track. "Ronald is a great guy and a fantastic player. He has strength and speed and with the ball too," Flick said. There was no hint of public pressure over Torres, and no attempt to confirm the noise around Paris Saint Germain.

Barcelona's price and PSG's next move

The fee talk is where the story gets sharper. Barcelona are demanding a minimum €65 million for Torres, while multiple reports say he has one year remaining on his contract. Other reporting has centred on a figure of around €50 million, but that sits below Barcelona's stated line and should be treated as separate from the club's demand.

The latest transfer noise also suggests PSG and Torres' camp have discussed personal terms, while Fabrizio Romano says Barcelona expect an opening official bid from Paris Saint Germain shortly. That leaves the deal in the place these stories often sit for a while, with interest, price and timing still not fully aligned.

Flick's tone fits that stage. He is not selling the move, and he is not pushing back against it either. He is simply refusing to add anything that would move it forward.

On the football side, Barcelona still expect Torres to return to training on Wednesday, August 12, and PSG's next listed competitive fixture is also on 2026-08-12 against Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup. The paperwork has not caught up with the chatter yet.

Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 5 outlets. How we work →