{"id":3529,"date":"2021-12-22T13:24:29","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T18:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2021\/12\/22\/how-tottenham-could-be-set-to-benefit-from-ferran-torres-manchester-city-departure\/"},"modified":"2021-12-22T13:24:29","modified_gmt":"2021-12-22T18:24:29","slug":"how-tottenham-could-be-set-to-benefit-from-ferran-torres-manchester-city-departure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2021\/12\/22\/how-tottenham-could-be-set-to-benefit-from-ferran-torres-manchester-city-departure\/","title":{"rendered":"How Tottenham could be set to benefit from Ferran Torres&rsquo; Manchester City departure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2>Manchester City close to Ferran Torres sale<\/h2>\n<p>Ahead of the January transfer window, one major transfer is on the verge of being completed.<\/p>\n<p>Spain star Ferran Torres is on the brink of joining Barcelona from Manchester City, that will see the Citizens double their 21 million pound investment in him, and then some.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Ferr\u00e1n Torres to Barcelona, done deal confirmed and here we go! The agreement has been completed for \u20ac55m plus \u20ac10m add ons to Manchester City. ??? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FCB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ferr\u00e1n will sign a five year deal as new Barcelona players in the coming hours. He\u2019s always been the priority for Xavi. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n1LsaHmISQ\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/n1LsaHmISQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1473676315156955148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The departing Manchester City man, who has made 43 appearances and scored 16 times for Pep Guardiola\u2019s side, is set to pen a five-year contract in Catalonia, in a move that could prove a brilliant one in years to come.<\/p>\n<p>But, could it affect Tottenham in a major way too?<\/p>\n<h2>Tottenham to take advantage of Barcelona strife?<\/h2>\n<p>Tottenham have already played this trick once.<\/p>\n<p>On deadline day, Barcelona\u2019s well-documented financial problems saw them part ways with Emerson Royal, with the Brazilian fullback joining the Lilywhites in a 25 million pound deal.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Tottenham are set to sign Brazil defender Emerson Royal from Barcelona after agreeing a 30m euro (\u00a325.8m) fee. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bbcfootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bbcfootball<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/deadlineday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#deadlineday<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/thfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#thfc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 BBC Sport (@BBCSport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BBCSport\/status\/1432670754756173834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 31, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Six months on, they could be set to repeat the move.<\/p>\n<p>As per Spanish reporter Guillem Balague, Barcelona cannot add Torres to their squad until they shift players, meaning that they are likely to be open to offers for fringe players.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Ferran Torres close to move to Barcelona. This is how<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FCB<\/a> have got money to buy players like Ferran (even if they have to pay around \u20ac60m+ in transfer fees) after a recent huge bank loan<\/p>\n<p>The problem is LaLiga fair play. They can\u2019t add him to the squad unless FCB sell players <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/i1hTRoULWD\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/i1hTRoULWD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GuillemBalague\/status\/1473663689693839363?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Tottenham are also reported to be interested in strengthening their side in the coming transfer window, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/news\/transfers\/revealed-the-two-positions-tottenham-are-looking-to-target-in-january\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Athletic reporting<\/a> that they are targetting a right wing-back and a backup forward as priorities.<\/p>\n<p>With the likes of Sergino Dest hot property among European clubs, and potentially available on the cheap, could Tottenham repeat their Emerson tactic and pick up a bargain?<\/p>\n<h3>Read more:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"page-top-info col-xs-12 \">\n<p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/football-betting-tips\/match-previews\/football-predictions\/tottenham-hotspur-vs-west-ham-united-betting-tips-carabao-cup-preview\/\" rel=\"v:url\">Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United betting tips: Carabao Cup quarter-final preview, predictions and odds<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"advertiser-disclosure\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/news\/transfers\/revealed-the-two-positions-tottenham-are-looking-to-target-in-january\/\" rel=\"v:url\">Revealed: The two positions Tottenham are looking to target in January<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div id=\"main\" class=\"col-md-9 col-sm-8\">\n<div class=\"inside-post\">\n<div id=\"social-share\">\n<div class=\"cj-social-share\" data-post-id=\"1624886\">\n<h3 class=\"primary-share\"><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City close to Ferran Torres sale Ahead of the January transfer window, one major transfer is on the verge of being completed. Spain star Ferran Torres is on the brink of joining Barcelona from Manchester City, that will see the Citizens double their 21 million pound investment in him, and then some. 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