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Barcelona have set their asking price for Ferran Torres as Paris Saint-Germain prepare to negotiate with the Catalan club over a possible transfer for the Spanish forward.
According to SPORT , Barcelona will demand a minimum of €65 million for Ferran Torres, although the Catalan club are aware that there is room for negotiation.
PSG have already shown interest in the player, and talks between the two clubs are expected to take place this week once Ferran formally communicates his decision to leave.
It must be remembered that the situation has developed quickly in the last few days, with the forward having already reached an agreement with PSG .
Barcelona set €65m asking price for Ferran Torres
Barcelona’s initial position is to demand at least €65 million to consider selling Ferran Torres.
The club had previously been reluctant to sanction his departure before securing another striker, but the situation has changed as PSG’s interest has intensified .
Barcelona now expect negotiations to begin and are preparing to demand a substantial fee for the 26-year-old.
Ferran Torres’ performances at the World Cup have increased his market value. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
SPORT reports that the Catalan club believe Ferran’s valuation should reflect the current transfer market, particularly the extravagant prices being paid for forwards.
Furthermore, his recent performances have also helped strengthen that position, as Ferran has increased his market value after a strong World Cup, where he scored the winning goal for Spain in the final.
However, it is important to understand that the €65 million figure is understood to be a starting point rather than an indication that Barcelona expect PSG to immediately agree to that amount.
Understandably, the French champions are not considering paying the full €65 million, but they know that an attractive proposal will be necessary to open serious negotiations.
PSG and Barcelona ready to negotiate
Barcelona sporting director Deco and PSG counterpart Luis Campos have a good working relationship, something that could prove useful in reaching a swift agreement.
The current valuation of Ferran Torres is said to be around €55 million, which is a figure PSG could potentially reach through a combination of a fixed fee and variables.
Ferran Torres has agreed terms with PSG. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
That number could ultimately become the middle ground in the negotiations.
Barcelona paid Manchester City €55 million for Ferran when they signed him, meaning a transfer at that level would allow the club to recover the initial investment.
The Blaugrana also believe that the sale would generate a useful financial benefit because much of the player’s transfer cost has already been amortised.
Selling Ferran would not only bring a significant transfer fee into the club but could also create additional room on the wage bill.
That could help the Blaugrana complete other planned moves before the transfer window closes.
The next step is for PSG to make their position concrete and for Barcelona to decide how much they are prepared to compromise on their initial €65 million demand.
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