Barcelona remain relaxed about Torres’ situation despite the growing uncertainty surrounding his future. They say they will speak to him when he returns to training, as planned.
He was not a regular starter under Hansi Flick last season and ended the campaign with 21 goals and three assists in 49 appearances.
But he is one of the club’s most trusted and versatile attacking options, rotating primarily with Robert Lewandowski – who has since signed for Chicago Fire – as a central striker while also providing cover across the front three.
Barcelona are ultimately keen to extend his contract but any new agreement is expected to keep Torres within the existing wage structure rather than include a substantial salary increase.
Reports suggest the club would look to delay formal negotiations until September – after the transfer window has closed – so as not to affect Financial Fair Play calculations and their ability to do business during the current window.
Renewing Torres’ deal would also reportedly trigger, external a payment of almost £7m to former club Manchester City, because of a clause included in his contract when he signed in the 2022 January transfer window.
Barcelona have received no formal offers for the Spain international although, as with any member of the squad, they would consider an offer if one were made.
PSG, managed by former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique, remain interested in the forward and are monitoring developments closely as Barcelona prepare to present their proposal.
The forward may feel he heads into those negotiations from a position of strength.
They come with the club still seeking a long-term number nine solution, with a move for Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez remaining uncertain.
That means, following Lewandowski’s departure at the end of his contract in June, Torres is the only senior Barcelona forward with significant experience of playing as a central striker.
