According to DEPREDICT, Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has emerged as a transfer target for La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window.
Signed from Manchester City back in January last year for an initial fee of €55 million, the 23-year-old has largely underwhelmed this season, producing a paltry return of five goals from 32 matches in all competitions.
Torres, as a result of his ineffective displays, is behind Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele in the pecking order of things at Spotify Camp Nou.
And with the Blaugrana needing to raise capital by selling players in the summer, Torres is one among the players who might have high chances of leaving.
Amidst this, Atletico Madrid are reportedly showing a strong interest in the former Manchester City ace.
Los Rojiblancos already raided Barcelona for Memphis Depay during the winter window and have now set their sights on Torres as well.
However, as per the report, the Spanish international is reluctant to leave the club in the summer. The 23-year-old has admitted in the recent past that he was going through a difficult phase but is completely focused on succeeding at Barcelona.
“I want to succeed at Barcelona, I see myself here for many years,” he had said.
So, Atletico Madrid might not be successful in their bid to sign Torres in the summer. However, the 23-year-old is not the only Barcelona forward on the Colchoneros’ radars, with Diego Simeone’s side also reportedly tracking Ez Abde, who is currently away on loan at CA Osasuna.
