AC Milan had been one of many extra lively massive golf equipment throughout the not too long ago concluded winter switch window, with the Serie A giants concerned in a number of operations, one in all which concerned former Barcelona participant Joao Felix.
The Portuguese ahead, who spent the final season on mortgage at Barça, signed for the Rossoneri from Chelsea on deadline day, arriving as a substitute for Alvaro Morata, who left for Galatasaray.
Nevertheless, it seems that AC Milan had a special participant – somebody from Barcelona – on their minds initially to interchange Morata on the membership.
AC Milan made an enquiry for Ferran Torres
Certainly, based on MARCA, AC Milan initially thought of Barcelona ahead Ferran Torres as a possible reinforcement for his or her assault.
Milan made an enquiry in regards to the 24-year-old Spanish ahead, however there was no actual risk of a deal.
Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, firmly responded: “Ferran will not be leaving Barcelona.” He didn’t even entertain the concept of negotiating such a transfer. Each the membership’s administration and head coach Hansi Flick holds the Spanish worldwide in excessive regard.
Ferran was on Milan’s radar. (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Photographs)
Regardless of not taking part in many minutes, Torres’ numbers are pretty spectacular, particularly contemplating he competes for a spot with three of essentially the most in-form forwards in Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Lamine Yamal.
It’s not simply his on-field efficiency that’s valued at Barcelona. Flick additionally appreciates the previous Manchester Metropolis star’s perspective and professionalism, regardless of him not that includes as commonly as he would possibly like.
AC Milan have held an curiosity in Ferran for a while now. The Italians had him as an choice to interchange Rafael Leao in the summertime ought to the Portuguese go away the membership, however that didn’t come to materialise.
In the meantime, Milan’s Italian rivals, Napoli, too requested about Ferran in January after shedding Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to PSG, solely to be met with a agency rejection by Barcelona.
This stance was additionally recognized to different golf equipment resembling Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund, who had beforehand proven curiosity. There was a risk of a transfer to Saudi Arabia, but it surely was additionally shortly dismissed.
Torres, for his half, has all the time maintained that he needs to remain at Barcelona and succeed on the membership.
The 24-year-old is in line to begin tomorrow towards his former membership Valencia in Copa del Rey, and he shall be aiming so as to add to his tally of 10 G/A this season.
*Participant valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.