Ferran Torres set to join Barcelona
In a deal that has come together rapidly, it appears as though Manchester City forward Ferran Torres is set to join Barcelona in the January transfer window.
As per a whole host of reliable sources, Manchester City are to receive 55 million euros for their 21 year old, over double what they paid Valencia for hi 18 months ago, with the prospect of an additional 10 million euros in various add-ons.
Barcelona are preparing paperworks and contracts to announce the signing of Ferrán Torres. Official statement in place, now working on protocols for Ferrán to travel. ??? #FCB
Five year deal ready for the winger.
€55m + €10m to Man City.
Xavi was key as he only wanted Ferrán. pic.twitter.com/NBm73PsbVu— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 23, 2021
Torres, for his part, is set to sign a 5 year deal in Catalonia. But will this departure spur Manchester City into transfer action come January?
Manchester City set not to replace Torres
It seems unlikely.
As per reliable Manchester City reporter Sam Lee, Pep Guardiola and co. are not set to try and replace Torres in the winter window.
Newcastle floated the idea of loaning Cole Palmer, but City said no.
Guardiola sees him as part of his plans and, in fact, part of the reason City are selling Torres is because they believe Palmer can make a big contribution.
(And no new striker in Jan)https://t.co/mYEUzMSpF1
— Sam Lee (@SamLee) December 23, 2021
Instead, they will rely upon youth talent Cole Palmer to fill the Spaniard’s boots, having rejected a loan approach from Newcastle for the forward.
As per the report:
There is no prospect of putting that money towards a January move for either Harry Kane or Erling Haaland, two leading targets, with Guardiola prepared to see out the season with the squad that he has.
Will it be enough to land another Premier League crown?
