Barcelona are reportedly are weighing up the merits of a move for Liverpool hot-shot Fernando Torres.
The Spain international’s future at Anfield looks to be the subject of much speculation after seeing compatriot Rafael Benitez depart the club yesterday following a disappointing season at the helm of the Reds.
Barcelona’s interest in Torres is not exactly new as El Nino was already on the Catalan club’s agenda last summer, but a transfer never materialised.
Chelsea have also been credited with an interest in the 26-year-old striker, who cost Liverpool a fee in the region of €30 million, but it is believed the Blues’ preference lies in the shoulders of Barcelona‘s Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
News daily Sport claims that, after spending €40 million on David Villa of Valencia, Barcelona’s move for Torres would always depend on Ibrahimovic being sold first, with the Swedish ace having a €50m price-tag around his neck. (Source)
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