The former Manchester City forward has experience in England…
As Unai Emery and Monchi renew their quest for star talent this summer, Aston Villa are allegedly continuing their chase of Barcelona attacker Ferran Torres.
The Villans have already bolstered their squad in wide areas after the acquisition of Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen, but the newest report implies that the Spanish couple aren’t done spending yet.
What is the market worth of Ferran Torres?
Torres, who is valued at €40 million (£34 million) by Football Transfers, has been connected with the Midlands club throughout the summer, with reports in Spain claiming contact back in May.
Sport Witness transmitted news from Spain on Sunday that confirmed Villa’s interest in the winger, suggesting that the club is attempting to sign him.
The article focuses on Barcelona’s probable sale of Ousmane Dembele, and how strongly that move would rely on the Catalan giant’s desire to allow Torres to go, as well as Emery’s side’s need to raise their asking price.
Earning £165k-per-week, the 23-year-old’s wages are mentioned as a problem that Villa could face in their pursuit, however, added that the club are ‘willing’ to make the effort to do what they can to bring the player to Villa Park.
How good is Ferran Torres?
Described as a “wonderful footballer” by Barcelona manager and Spanish footballing star Xavi, the teenage winger has the potential to propel the Villans to new heights.
The Spaniard isn’t the only wide-playing signing linked to Villa this summer, with Belgian star Jeremy Doku also rumored to be on Emery’s radar.
Despite being a “menace” in attack, according to U23 scout Antonio Mango, the Rennes winger may not be the greatest choice available for Emery and Monchi to sign, with Torres bringing experience that the 21-year-old lacks.
As a former Manchester City player under Pep Guardiola, the Spaniard understands what it takes to win in the Premier League, an asset that has left several foreign acquisitions floundering.
The dynamic attacker tallied nine goals and registered three assists in just 28 league games for the Citizens, as he battled to keep his place in the competitive pecking order.
Leaving aside Doku’s six goals in Ligue 1 vs Torres’ four in La Liga, pursuing the Barcelona gem may be the better choice in Emery’s need for an additional winger.
The two have comparable strengths; nonetheless, the Midlands club would want to avoid recruiting from outside in order to prevent past failures, such as Leon Bailey’s transfer to Villa Park from the Bundesliga.
The Jamaica international scored 18 goals and had six assists in his final league season for Bayer Leverkusen, but has since only scored five goals and had six assists in the Premier League, demonstrating that the grass isn’t always greener for those inexperienced with the English game.
Torres said after completing a hat-trick in the Premier League that the standard was “very physical,” but added that he had “adapted very well,” confirming Villa’s claim to pursue his
Monchi and Emery could pull off a masterclass by opting for the former City ace over the talents of Doku, in a move that could present to be less of a risk with a high reward.
