Tottenham are said to be interested in a proven Premier League attacker who is now playing his football in Spain. It has already been a busy summer for the North London club, who have amassed a club-record spend of more than £235million.
Roberto De Zerbi is getting money to spend that no Spurs boss before him has had, but the trade-off is that he will be expected to turn a bottom-dwelling team into one that is ready to qualify for Europe next season.
Up to now, Tottenham have concentrated on strengthening their midfield options, but having ticked off two big midfield signings, attention will now turn to attacking recruits.
Tottenham now considering Barcelona signing
According to CaughtOffside, Tottenham are interested in a move for Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, who has reportedly been marked for exit this summer. Barca have spent big to land Karim Adeyemi this summer, replacing Robert Lewandowski, and Torres could pay the price. The report claims Atletico Madrid are showing the strongest interest, but Tottenham and Aston Villa are also said to be interested.
The Spain international, who is with La Roja at the World Cup this summer, scored 21 goals across all competitions for Barca last season, is said to carry an asking price of €35million, which works out at around £29.8million.
That will be seen as a bargain fee for a 26-year-old player who already has Premier League experience, winning the Premier League title and three LaLiga titles.
Torres is also able to play out wide and as an out-and-out striker, which is something De Zerbi may look for this summer given the club's current spending total and the needs they still need to tick off.
Torres has had a steady impact in recent times
Torres has not been a key starter for Barca in recent times, even though he has been plenty involved. Still, last year, Barca boss Hansi Flick praised him for his ability to come in and make an impact after a Copa del Rey clash. He said: "It's important that everyone shows his best. Ferran, his performance was really good. As a No.9, it counts that you score goals and he did it really great today.
"I am happy because he scored three goals. It's amazing because he has not had an easy time this season. He came back after an injury and I'm happy for him, he was great today."