La Liga rivals prepared to fork out €20 million for 11-goal Barcelona attacker | OneFootball

Ferran Torres has matched his best goal-tally as a Barcelona player this season, having registered 11 goals from 30 matches in all competitions, along with three assists.

The 25-year-old forward has proven himself to be a valuable player, especially as an impact substitute, scoring some important goals after coming on from the bench.

But with Robert Lewandowski set to continue at Barça and the club looking to sign another forward in the summer, Ferran faces the risk of falling further down the pecking order.

Villarreal interested

Given his situation, Fichajes reports that Barcelona’s La Liga rivals, Villarreal, have shown an interest in signing Ferran Torres in the summer transfer window.

Under the management of Marcelino, the Yellow Submarine are prepared to submit a €20 million offer to Barcelona in an attempt to strengthen their attacking options with the versatile forward.

Ferran on Villarreal’s radar. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Villarreal hope that the proposal will appeal to both the player and the Catalan giants, who are looking to improve their financial situation.

Villarreal’s pursuit of Ferran is no coincidence. Marcelino knows the forward well from their time together at Valencia and believes his versatility makes him a valuable asset for his tactical system.

Capable of playing across multiple attacking positions, the Barcelona ace fits the profile of a player Villarreal need as they aim to compete at the highest level in La Liga and European competitions.

For Barcelona, selling Ferran could provide a significant financial boost as part of their ongoing restructuring efforts. However, the club is not in a rush to make a decision.

Hansi Flick is keen to maintain squad balance and will only approve the transfer if a suitable replacement is secured.

The coming weeks will be crucial in determining the outcome of this transfer as Villarreal will attempt to convince Ferran with an ambitious sporting project and an attractive financial proposal.