Arsenal want to sign former Man City forward Ferran Torres on loan from Barcelona. And the La Liga champions would approve any temporary deal for him.
Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu have been hard at work behind-the-scenes this summer. This is with the club’s total spend exceeding around £200 million so far.
The north Londoners, after falling just short of the title to treble-winning Man City last term, have moved to seal the statement signings. Those are of Germany international Kai Havertz (£65 million), midfield star Declan Rice (£105 million) and defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax (£38.5 million).
More could follow after the marquee trio. This is with reports suggesting that they’re firmly in the mix for Southampton starlet Romeo Lavia after his impressive first full season at St. Mary’s Stadium.
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Xavi’s side would like to sell the attacker this summer. Even if the player himself doesn’t actually want to leave. Arsenal “would take” Torres on a loan deal.
That is according to journalist Graeme Bailey. He mentioned Arsenal’s interest on Twitter and expanded on it further in an article for 90min.
It is believed that Barca would sanction any temporary move for Torres. Who Aston Villa are also keen on signing in that regard. This is with one major roadblock being his reluctant to leave the Camp Nou.
Indeed, despite Xavi making it clear he would be behind Raphinha, Ousmane Dembele and Ansu Fati in the pecking order. The 23-year-old wants to remain and battle for his place
