The signing of Ferran Torres by Barcelona is very close to taking place. Both clubs are meeting and discussing the conditions of the transfer and are not far from reaching an agreement. AS has been able to confirm, according to club sources, that everything is aimed at the former Valencia player becoming the first great signing of the winter market. The operation it would close at 55 million fixed plus another ten in variables.
Ferran and Barcelona have had a verbal agreement for weeks and only the most difficult part remained: the pact with Manchester City. In the negotiation, the firm will of Xavi Hernández that the winger be his star reinforcement and the intention of the player himself, prepared to take the leap and become the leader of the Blaugrana team, is key.
Meanwhile, Barcelona, already completely optimistic with the arrival of the Spanish international, is working against the clock to start and register Ferran Torres as soon as possible. Another issue of special relevance is the release of the wage bill. Names like Dest, Coutinho, Umtiti or Luuk de Jong ring to leave. For the moment, they set the goal of being present for the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid on Wednesday, January 12.