Target set: Barcelona will do everything to sign 21-year-old Spaniard

Barcelona’s humiliating defeat to Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena not only saw them drop three points in their European campaign but also saw them drop down to the Europa League.

The team could not see off Benfica in either of their two games against the Portuguese opposition, a factor that turned out to be decisive in sealing their humiliating fate.

The gloomy atmosphere surrounding the club is a reflection of the dire circumstances at Barcelona, yet one that could have been avoided. Xavi and Joan Laporta are committed to doing whatever to takes to bring Barcelona back to its pedestal, and the first step is seen as urgent moves in the transfer market.

According to reports from SPORT, the Catalans will do everything possible to sign Ferran Torres from Manchester City in January. The dynamic forward is seen as the optimal solution to the club’s crisis in the attack.

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The agreement with the player has been complete for over a week now. However, it was the high economic demand of the Premier League side that dampened the negotiations.

Now, the gap between the two sides’ positions is said to be very thin. A fee should be agreed upon in the coming days.

It will be a step down for the former Valencia man as he moves from a Champions League contender to a side relegated to the Europa League. However, the prospect of leading the Barcelona front line is a tempting one and should be sufficient to lure the 21-year-old to Camp Nou.