Paris St-Germain agree deal in principle to sign Ferran Torres from Barcelona

Paris St-Germain have agreed a deal in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, the clubs announced on 13 August 2026, with the fee reported to be around 50m euros (£42.7m). The Spain international was given permission to miss training this week as he finalised the move.

Torres scored an extra-time winner against Argentina to help Spain claim their second men's World Cup this summer, a moment that followed a strong domestic campaign. He scored 21 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona this season and provided three assists. Torres also played a role in Barcelona securing the La Liga title.

The 26-year-old has been with Barcelona since 2022, having previously spent two years at Manchester City. Internationally, Torres has scored 25 goals in 65 appearances for Spain. His World Cup winner and season form have increased interest in the forward.

PSG are managed by Luis Enrique and have won the Champions League in the past two seasons. The club added to their trophy haul on Wednesday by beating Aston Villa 2-1 to win the Uefa Super Cup. Those recent successes frame PSG's activity in the current transfer window.

The Parisians could lose Bradley Barcola this summer, with the forward wanted by Liverpool. PSG have already made at least one high-profile attacking signing this summer with the arrival of Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco. Club movement on both arrivals and departures has been a feature of their transfer business so far.

Torres was given permission to miss training this week as he finalised his move, signalling immediate progress on the agreement. Should the deal go through, he will be the second high-profile forward PSG have signed this summer after the arrival of Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco.