Tottenham Hotspur could be set to move in for a former Premier League star…
That’s according to German publication Sport Bild, who claim that the Lilywhites are one of a few teams interested in Barcelona attacker Ferran Torres.
With Arsenal seemingly holding the most interest following the injury to Gabriel Jesus, it will mark a tough task to win in a transfer battle containing them and AC Milan.
It is questioned whether the 22-year-old will remain a huge part of Xavi’s squad, and as such he may push for an exit from the Spotify Camp Nou.
He was only signed by the Catalan giants back in the December of 2021 from Manchester City, for a fee of £55m.
Drop Son
This move seems to have come out of nowhere but does make sense for a Spurs side in need of added firepower.
There was been an over-reliance on the attacking exploits of Harry Kane and Heung-Min Son in recent years, and with the latter faltering it has unsurprisingly negatively affected the whole team.
The South Korean has just three Premier League goals this season, and they all came in one game against Leicester City.
He would then captain his country at the World Cup, where he once again struggled in front of goal as he recorded just one assist in their four matches before elimination.
With the 30-year-old seeming out of sorts, looking to freshen their front line up with Torres could be a stroke of genius.
The Spaniard already boasts experience at this level and has five goals for Barcelona this season, looking to build upon his 14 goal contributions last season for his new club.
He even translated his form into international success, where he scored twice in four World Cup games before their untimely penalty defeat to Morocco.
His last full season in England also saw him earn 16 goal contributions having played all across the front three, highlighting his versatility and the usefulness he will bring alongside Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski.
It will not be an easy task to pry him from Barcelona though, as Xavi remains a fan. Just last year he lavished praise on the youngster: “He’s a player on another level, he’s spectacular: how he understands the space, links play, doesn’t lose the ball, his defensive work… he’s world-class. He’s a great signing, one I wanted, and a wonderful footballer.”
Should he bring this form back to England, it could mark a huge coup for Antonio Conte, who could go as far as to boldly bench a certain Son as a result.
