Torres misses Barcelona training to finalise PSG move

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reports that Ferran Torres has been allowed to miss Barcelona training as he works to complete a move to Paris St-Germain. The 26-year-old Spain forward was due back with Barcelona on Wednesday, but the club has granted permission for him to stay away while talks progress. The article says the transfer is moving closer and could be worth more than £40m.

Torres has one year left on his Barcelona contract and has recently spoken publicly about the possibility of leaving. BBC Sport notes that his comments during Spain’s post-World Cup media duties frustrated some Barcelona supporters. Torres joined Barcelona in 2022 after two years at Manchester City and has made 207 appearances for the club, often as a substitute. He has also scored 25 goals in 65 matches for Spain.

The report places the move in the wider context of PSG’s busy summer and notes that the French club are managed by former Barcelona coach and player Luis Enrique. It also says PSG are preparing for the Super Cup final against Aston Villa in Salzburg. If completed, the transfer would add another notable player to PSG’s squad, while Barcelona would lose a forward with international pedigree and a year remaining on his deal.