Marca: PSG and Barcelona to hold direct talks next week for Ferran Torres transfer

Published Aug 1, 12:59 PM UTC

According to Marca, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will hold direct negotiations with Barcelona next week regarding the transfer of Spanish forward Ferran Torres. The player, who scored the winning goal in the World Cup final, has only one year left on his Barcelona contract and feels neglected by the club, which has shown no intention to renew. Personal terms between PSG and Ferran are already agreed upon, so the deal hinges on club-to-club negotiations. Barcelona is motivated to sell due to a financial clause requiring an additional €8 million payment to Manchester City if they extend Ferran's contract. Ferran now hopes to finalize his future within ten days, with PSG's strong interest accelerating the process. The departure of Robert Lewandowski has also prompted Barcelona to reassess its forward line.