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Ferran Torres transfer saga dominates Barcelona's summer market
Barcelona’s summer activity is centred on the future of striker Ferran Torres. The club says it will only discuss a sale if Torres himself signals a desire to leave, despite ongoing interest from Paris Saint‑Germain, which is reportedly ready to offer a four‑year contract. Torres remains under contract until 2027 and Barcelona has postponed any formal talks until September.
The Catalans have named several contingency plans. If Torres departs, Barcelona will activate a clause to acquire striker Carlos Espí from Levante. A further option is Bundesliga forward Fisnik Asllani, whose €29 million release clause is considered affordable. The club also monitors other targets, including defender Cristian Romero, midfielder Rodri Hernández, and forwards Junior Kroupi and Jorge Salinas.
In parallel, Barcelona completed a permanent signing of Ghanaian winger Abdul Aziz Issah on a two‑year contract to 2028 for the reserve side. The club’s broader transfer agenda reflects a strategy to reinforce both attack and defence while managing a high wage bill after the departure of Robert Lewandowski.
Entities
Aziz Issah · Carlos Espí · FC Barcelona · Ferran Torres · Fisnik Asllani · Hansi Flick · Joan Laporta · Julian Álvarez · Luis Enrique · Paris Saint‑Germain
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Barcelona signed Ghanaian winger Abdul Aziz Issah on a permanent transfer until 2028 for the reserve team. barcauniversal.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Barcelona will only negotiate Ferran Torres' sale if the player expresses a desire to leave. futbolete.com · www.elnacional.cat · www.football365.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Barcelona have identified Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani as a backup target if Ferran Torres departs. ca.sports.yahoo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ferran Torres' contract with Barcelona runs until 2027. worldsoccertalk.com · futbolete.com · www.football365.fr · www.elnacional.cat
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Barcelona would have to trigger a €25 million release clause if Carlos Espí leaves the club. www.elgoldigital.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Paris Saint‑Germain are interested in signing Ferran Torres and have reportedly prepared a four‑year contract offer. worldsoccertalk.com · www.sport.pl · www.football365.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Álvarez is hindered by Atlético Madrid's refusal to negotiate. okdiario.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Atlético Madrid have refused to loan Julian Álvarez to Barcelona. www.elgoldigital.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Atletico Madrid will not sell Julian Álvarez, citing a €500 million release clause. www.elgoldigital.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Paris Saint‑Germain is preparing a four‑year contract offer for Ferran Torres. worldsoccertalk.com · www.sport.pl
- [● 3 SOURCES] Barcelona will only consider selling Ferran Torres if the player requests a move. futbolete.com · www.elnacional.cat · www.football365.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Barcelona have listed Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani as a backup target if Ferran Torres departs. ca.sports.yahoo.com