Ferran Torres urges Barcelona to sign Man City fullback – report

FC Barcelona are preparing for a busy summer ahead, having reportedly closed the signing of Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie, both of who are set to join on a free transfer.

There are more signings to come, with recent reports even suggesting Noussair Mazraoui’s desire to join the club next season. With a right-back, a centre-back and a midfielder already in the bag, Xavi could look to make a move for a new left-back this summer.

Barcelona have been in contention to sign a multitude of talented left-backs across La Liga, including Jose Gaya and Alex Moreno. They are reportedly keeping tabs on RB Leipzig starlet Angelino as well.

According to Fichajes, though, Barcelona have been urged to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko next season by his former Manchester City teammate and current attacking ace Ferran Torres.

The former Valencia whizkid believes the Ukrainian international has the right qualities to emerge as an ideal long-term replacement for Jordi Alba.

Zinchenko is unlikely to cost a fortune either, as Manchester City are actively looking to sell him in the summer. The player himself is keen on moving on after struggling with a lack of game-time at the Etihad, falling behind Joao Cancelo in the pecking order.

A midfielder by trade, Zinchenko offers versatility to the table, as he can operate as an attacking midfielder or even as a left-winger apart from left-back. His years of experience playing under Pep Guardiola should also be useful in helping him seamlessly settle into Barça’s style of play.

Ferran Torres has played with Zinchenko for merely a season and a half. But he appears to have built a good relationship with the Ukrainian and is backing him to succeed at Camp Nou.

Whether or not Barcelona go ahead and make a move for Zinchenko this summer remains to be seen.