Earlier on Saturday, AS reported Mateu Alemany has identified Ferran Torres as one of the targets for Aston Villa and the Barcelona player is aware of the English side’s interest.
It was also stated the two clubs have already made contact for the winger, who has largely been reduced to a substitute’s role this season.
Alemany, who is set to join Aston Villa, and Unai Emery are ‘clear’ the 23-year-old can be a ‘differential footballer’ at Villa Park. That’s according to Sport, who add his past spell at Manchester City could help him adapt quickly in the Premier League.
Aston Villa and Barca are ‘advancing’ a deal for the former Valencia man and there are options to reach an agreement. Alemany’s impending arrival in England has expedited this operation.
The Premier League side’s interest is ‘beginning to develop in the form of an offer’. They are ‘trying to reach a favourable agreement’ with Barcelona, suitable for both parties.
Having paid €55m to buy Torres in January 2022, the Blaugrana cannot sell him for less than €42m to ‘not to compute losses’. Sport state Barca would finalise the deal for around €45m and are ‘working on it’.
