©Kyodo/MAXPPP - 19/07/2026 ; Spain's Ferran Torres runs after scoring the winner in the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo (MaxPPP TagID: maxsportsworldthree513043.jpg) [Photo via MaxPPP]
The Paris Saint-Germain is closing in on a blockbuster deal for Spain striker Ferran Torres, the standout performer in the World Cup final. The Ligue 1 giants have identified the Barcelona attacker as their top target to replace outgoing forward Gonçalo Ramos, who is set to join AC Milan this summer.
psg makes ferran torres their summer priority
With the transfer window heating up, Parisian officials have already set a tentative deadline for Torres’ move—just two weeks away. The club’s hierarchy, under the guidance of head coach Luis Enrique, is moving swiftly to finalize the deal, while also advancing discussions with other targets, including World Cup-winning French duo Lucas Digne and Maghnes Akliouche.
Barcelona, understandably, is demanding a hefty €50 million fee to part ways with their World Cup-winning striker. Despite recent criticism and limited playing time in Catalonia, Torres appears eager to make the switch to the European champions, signaling a potential career resurgence in the French capital.
from valencia to barcelona to Paris: torres’ journey
Born in Foios and developed at Valencia, Torres rose through the ranks before a high-profile move to Manchester City in 2021. His stint in England was short-lived, however, as he joined Barcelona in 2022. Over his four seasons with the Catalan club, he amassed 208 appearances and 65 goals, proving his consistency and adaptability in La Liga. Now, at just 26, he stands on the brink of a career-defining move to PSG, where he could write the next chapter of his footballing story.
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