Former Barcelona manager keen to sign midfield starlet on loan – report

Pablo Torre has become a subject of speculation over his future in recent weeks, with many expecting him to move out on loan in the upcoming January transfer window.

Recent reports suggest Barcelona see him as more than capable of plying his trade in the top flight. There are even three top-flight clubs interested in securing his services on a loan deal next month.

A recent report from SPORT has offered an update on his future, suggesting that Torre has become a target for former Barcelona coach Quique Setien, who is currently the manager of Villarreal.

Setien has a close relationship with Esteban Torre, who is the father of Pablo Torre. He knows the player from a young age and loves the idea of signing him on a loan deal until the end of the season.

Torre, for his part, wants to remain as part of the Barcelona first team. He wants to fight for his place in Xavi’s plans. He has featured just four times for the Blaugrana since joining in the summer and has scored one goal.

But the competition for places has meant that game-time has been hard to come by. Despite that, the 19-year-old wants to continue at the club.

Even Xavi Hernandez is reluctant about the idea of offloading Torre in January, knowing some of his midfielders have failed to provide the goods this season. Franck Kessie is said to be facing an uncertain future at the club, with multiple clubs interested in his services.

But a January departure still remains a possibility for Torre, and with Quique Setien interested in his services, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the young Spanish midfielder next month.