Despite having scored in the last two La Liga games for Barça, Ferran Torres's future is more outside than inside. The Valencian winger arrived in January 2022 from Manchester City for a fee close to 55 million euros, with a "young prospect" tag. However, the reality has been different.
Although he's shown glimpses of quality, he never managed to establish himself as a key player. With the arrival of Hansi Flick, his situation has worsened. Currently, Ferran Torres is a regular substitute at Barça. His level is light years away from what players like Raphinha and Lamine Yamal can offer. Therefore, sooner or later, his farewell to the Catalonian club seems clear.
In this regard, Joan Laporta and Deco have been analyzing the market for months. They are looking for a winger to reinforce the left side of the front line to facilitate the departure of Ferran Torres. Much has been said about Nico Williams or Rafael Leão, but Barça is in fact bidding for another winger. Curiously enough, Villarreal also has him on the radar.
Barça, Villarreal and Ferran Torres
If Ferran Torres decides to leave, Villarreal would be delighted to welcome him into its ranks. Marcelino García Toral is looking for a reliable winger to replace Ilias Akhomach, who will miss the rest of the season. Barça's number 7 has emerged as an attractive option for the yellow club.
However, in the last few hours, there has been an unexpected plot twist. Villarreal has now focused on Bryan Zaragoza, the Bayern winger who is currently on loan at Osasuna, and who is also appealing to Barça. In fact, his future and Ferran Torres's are closely linked.
The Future of Ferran Torres: Linked to Bryan Zaragoza
The situation is clear: Ferran Torres's future seems to depend directly on the race for Bryan Zaragoza. If FC Barcelona finally takes the winger from Osasuna, Ferran could leave for Villarreal. Otherwise, if Marcelino's men secure Bryan's services, number 7's future at Camp Nou could be extended.
The transfer of Bryan Zaragoza could be the first step for Barça to release Ferran Torres, who is increasingly close to leaving the club. Without a doubt, the bidding war between Barça and Villarreal for Bryan Zaragoza will be one of the most interesting dramas of the winter transfer market.