Ferran Torres has turned his future into a live transfer story. Barcelona want to keep him, Arsenal are exploring a move after missing out on Vinícius Júnior, and Paris Saint Germain are still being linked with the Spaniard. Torres has also made his own position clear: Barcelona must show they want him.

Barcelona's position on Torres

Torres said the line while on Barcelona's pre-season tour of the United States. "Barca has to show they want me. They can come and negotiate, and in the end, everything will be discussed," he told goal.com.

He added: "I have a contract with Barca. It's true that in football you never know what might happen, but the good thing is that, since I have a contract, I can wait and decide for myself."

That is the part Barcelona cannot ignore. The club are said to want at least €50 million for him even though he has one year left on his contract, so any sale would need the right price as well as the right timing.

Torres has also backed up his leverage with numbers. He finished the 2025/26 season with 21 goals in 49 appearances, plus 3 assists. Barcelona paid €55 million's not quite right? Wait.

Arsenal and PSG stay in the picture

Arsenal's interest has been more than a passing mention. Mark Brus said: "Two separate sources told me that Arsenal have reached out to Torres’ representatives as well to ask to be kept informed on his movement this summer. Others, however, say it’s more the case that Arsenal have internally discussed the former Manchester City forward and are keeping an eye on his situation from afar."

That sits alongside the reporting that Arsenal have explored Torres as an alternative after missing out on Vinícius Júnior. It is not the same as a formal bid, and the reporting around the move still leaves room for interpretation.

PSG are being talked about as well, but the picture is not settled. One report said Gerard Romero believes Torres is set to visit Paris this week, while other reporting says no offer has yet been submitted and the move is not close.

Barcelona signed Torres from Manchester City in January 2022 for €55 million, so the club are dealing with a player they have already spent heavily on. They are also expecting him back in training on August 12.

Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 4 outlets. How we work →