Arsenal are reportedly among the clubs monitoring Barcelona forward Ferran Torres ahead of a potential move during the upcoming summer transfer window.<\/p>\n
The Spain international, who has 54 senior caps for his country, has scored 16 goals in 40 games this season, but he has been heavily linked with a Camp Nou departure this summer, despite the fact that fellow attacker Robert Lewandowski could also leave.<\/p>\n
Hansi Flick\u2019s side are desperate to finalise a deal for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez ahead of the 2026-27 campaign and it\u2019s understood they could help fund a move for the Argentina international by sanctioning the sale of Torres.<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old arrived at Barcelona from Manchester City for \u20ac55 million in January 2022 and he could be set to return to the Premier League if reports are believed.<\/p>\n
Spanish publication Transfers<\/b><\/a> claim that Manchester United are considering launching a summer bid for the forward, while Arsenal are also closely monitoring his development as they look to bolster the attacking options available to Mikel Arteta.<\/p>\n It comes following reports that Arsenal could allow Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus to depart the club this summer amid interest from Atletico Madrid<\/b>.<\/p>\n The Gunners are also interested in signing the aforementioned Alvarez, but they could be forced to pursue a cut-price alternative, such as Torres, as they look to strengthen their options in defense and midfield too.<\/p>\n Viktor Gyokeres remains Arsenal preferred centre forward, however his place in the starting XI could be threatened by Torres if a move is finalised and Arteta favours his compatriot.<\/p>\n In addition to Torres, FootballTransfers understands that Arsenal are also interested in signing Newcastle United duo Valentino Livramento and Sandro Tonali this summer.<\/p>\n The Gunners are keen to sign a new left winger too, with Leandro Trossard and Martinelli both linked with an exit in recent weeks.<\/p>\n AC Milan\u2019s Rafael Leao remains on their radar, although the club could opt to rekindle their interest in Athletic Club superstar Nico Williams following their failed pursuit last summer.<\/p>\n Arsenal Transfer News Today: Secret wonderkid signing as Man Utd battle erupts<\/b><\/p>\n Chelsea Transfer News Today: Enzo Fernandez exit close as unexpected star tipped to return<\/b><\/p>\n Man Utd Transfer News Today: Palmer \u2018primed\u2019 for Chelsea exit as \u20ac100m marquee move planned<\/b><\/p>\n Transfer Rumours: ‘Astronomical’ Chelsea fee needed as Camavinga deal closer<\/b><\/p>\n Check out FootballTransfers’ new app for all of football’s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\n The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. Download here:<\/p>\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>
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