Barcelona not closing the doors on the potential summer sale of attacking duo – report

A recent report from The Athletic’s Pol Ballus has provided a detailed update on the state of play of each Barcelona player ahead of the summer transfer window.

With the club in a difficult economic situation, player sales could be key for the Blaugrana to address their Financial Fair Play problems and be able to sign and register players in the summer.

It has led to question marks over the futures of several stars such as Jordi Alba and Ansu Fati, while the aforementioned report suggests that Barça will remain open to offers for Frenkie de Jong as well.

Providing an update on the situations of attacking duo Ferran Torres and Raphinha, Pol Ballus states that Barcelona are not closing the doors on potentially selling the forwards should suitable offers come along for them.

Torres arrived at Barça in the January transfer window of 2022, with the club shelling out a sum of €55 million. While he started well, the Spaniard’s performances have been nowhere near at the level needed to justify the significant outlay on him.

The former Manchester City ace has found game-time hard to come by, especially after the World Cup break. But reports suggest that Xavi continues to have faith in Torres and the player himself is keen on proving himself.

Torres is contracted with Barça until 2027, allowing the club to spread the expenditure made on him across those many years to amortise it. For the Blaugrana to achieve a meaningful Fair Play margin from his sale, they will need a huge offer for the Spaniard.

Meanwhile, Raphinha arrived at the club last summer in a deal worth €58 million plus add-ons and signed a long-term deal similar to that of Torres.

While he has been showing signs of improvement of late, Barça’s financial situation could compel them to consider a sale, but again, they would need a big offer like with Torres.

It does not mean that Barcelona will sell Torres or Raphinha, but the club are not closing the door on it either and much will depend on the kind of offers they might receive as well as their success in generating Fair Play from other avenues.