- Barcelona face a major striker dilemma as Ferran Torres pushes for a move to PSG, leaving Hansi Flick short of attacking options.
Ferran Torres pushes for PSG transfer
Barcelona could be forced back into the transfer market after Ferran Torres reportedly decided he wants to join Paris Saint-Germain, as per Mateo Moretto. The World Cup hero’s contract is set to expire in the summer of 2027, but the player doesn't want to renew the contract because he feels undervalued by Barca management.
Why the Spain international wants to leave Barcelona
He was expected to continue for another season, but a lack of intention from the Catalans to renew his contract and accelerated efforts from back-to-back Champions League winners to bring him to a star-studded squad have changed his mind to join the Paris club rather than renewing or continuing with Flick's side.
Barcelona's search for a new striker becomes more difficult
The World Cup final hero has agreed to personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain, and club-to-club talks are expected in the coming weeks to agree on a transfer fee with Barcelona.
Following the departure of Lewandoski and the possible exit of Ferran Torres, the Blaugrana has been put in a difficult situation in an inflated market. Barcelona’s primary target to succeed Lewandowski was Julian Alvarez, but due to the firm stance of Athletico Madrid, they have started to think about plan B for the player, and it seems a transfer to the Catalan side is really difficult.
Which alternatives have Barcelona explored?
They have inquired about the possibility of signing French striker Eli Junior Kroupi from AFC Bournemouth, but that operation is stalled due to the financial demands of his club, which are over €100 million. Later, the foot injury of Kroupi completely ruled out any possibility of bringing him to Camp Nou, as per Fabrizio Romano.
Dusan Vlahovic is reportedly waiting for the Catalans after his contract expired with the Italian giants Juventus, but Deco and Hansi Flick do not consider him an ideal profile as of now, claims SPORT.
As the summer transfer window is set to close on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, it will become increasingly difficult for Barcelona to replace Lewandowski and a potential successor of Ferran Torres, who is keen on a move to Paris.
The La Liga champions are now at risk of entering the season with fewer experienced center-forward options following Robert Lewandowski's departure and Ferran Torres' potential exit.
If Barcelona fail to secure another striker before the transfer deadline, Abdelkarim could receive unexpected first-team opportunities under Hansi Flick.