Ferran Torres to Aston Villa finally on as NSWE submit record-breaking fee to Barcelona
Aston Villa are closer than ever to landing Ferran Torres.
Unai Emery is in the market for new additions this month with a particular focus on strengthening his frontline.
Tammy Abraham could return to Villa Park, as NSWE appear to be pushing funds to the limit to improve Emery’s squad.
Villa came close to signing Torres this summer after Monchi’s years of tracking the Spaniard, but a move failed to materialise.
Now, the Barcelona forward could be headed to B6 very shortly.
Aston Villa to break club record with bid for Ferran Torres
The Villans have had to watch Torres shine at Barcelona and Manchester City over the years after failing to conclude a deal for the forward on multiple occasions.
The 25-year-old is currently on track for a season-best goal return, as Villa could benefit right at the perfect time.
- Torres has scored 11 goals in 18 La Liga appearances
- He’s netted 14 times in all competitions
- Torres is six goals off recording his highest-ever goal-scoring tally in a single season
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes on Monday, Villa have tabled a straight-up, ambitious offer of £52.2million for Torres.
Barcelona are said to be facing financial difficulty, which could work in NSWE’s favour, as the Culers may be forced to sell one of their prized assets.
Aston Villa believes that Torres fits into the long-term project, and he would instantly be a key player in Emery’s starting lineup.
| Minutes | Goals | xG |
| 90 | 3 | 1.03 |
The potential move would marginally break the Villans’ record transfer fee of £50million for Amadou Onana.
Could Aston Villa use Pau Torres as part of the deal?
Barcelona are keen on signing Pau Torres, but Villa hold all the cards in this deal due to Barcelona’s financial fragility.
The centre-back is tied down to Villa Park until 2028, and being key for Emery, Villa would likely demand a large sum of money for his sale.
However, the interest in Barcelona’s Torres may force internal figures at B6 to have a conversation about their star defender.
A swap deal where Villa spend less money on the forward could be possible, but there’s also a strong chance that both Pau and Ferran Torres will be playing at Villa Park in 2026.
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