Liverpool ready to hijack PSG’s move for World Cup hero Ferran Torres

Liverpool have entered the race to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres and are prepared to challenge Paris Saint-Germain for his signature, according to reports in France. Torres, 26, cemented his status as a Spanish hero after scoring the extra-time winner in the World Cup final against Argentina, sealing a 1-0 victory. That moment has only intensified speculation about his club future, with just two years remaining on his contract at Camp Nou. Barcelona, despite losing Robert Lewandowski on a free transfer, are reportedly willing to part with Torres this summer. The Blaugrana have set their sights on Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez as their priority target and need to raise funds to make that move happen. Selling Torres fits that plan. PSG had been leading the chase. Luis Enrique, who worked with Torres during their time together at Barcelona, sees the Spaniard as an ideal addition to his frontline after Gonçalo Ramos departed for AC Milan. The French champions are also working on deals for Maghnes Akliouche and Yan Diomande. But Liverpool have now jumped into the conversation. L’Équipe reports that the Merseyside club are ready to go head-to-head with PSG and test Barcelona’s resolve. New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola would welcome Torres’ versatility across the forward line as he prepares for his debut season at Anfield. Torres scored 21 goals in 49 appearances for Barcelona last season, often operating as a rotation piece, and his instinct in front of goal was on full display in the World Cup final. Still, Liverpool already have Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike as central striking options. Ekitike is recovering from a serious Achilles injury, but the more pressing need remains a natural right winger to eventually replace Mohamed Salah. That said, Barcelona may be open to a relatively modest fee given Torres’s contract situation. His Estimated Transfer Value sits at €42.2 million, and if a deal can be struck around that figure, the Spanish international could represent a shrewd piece of business for the Reds.