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According to sources who spoke to 90min, Barcelona winger Ferran Torres is not currently considering a summer transfer to Aston Villa.
After qualifying for the Conference League for the upcoming season, Villa are trying to strengthen their team in preparation for their return to European play.
Pau Torres, a centre back who worked for Villarreal under Unai Emery and was a member of their Europa League-winning team in 2021, is about to be signed by them.
Nico Williams will, however, be passed up by Villa as he will sign a new contract with Athletic Club, according to a 90min story from earlier this week.
Since Barça is willing to sell, they have since turned their focus to former Manchester City wide receiver Torres.
90min is aware that Villa's discussions with Barcelona have been fruitful and have advanced over the week, but Torres' unwillingness to travel to the West Midlands is the main roadblock.
Ansu Fati has also been connected to a transfer to England, but he refuses to leave Catalonia. According to reports in Spain, Barcelona is dissatisfied with the couple's refusal to leave.
This week, in an interview with Spanish media, Torres stated that he was putting his vacation priorities first before heading back to Barça for preseason.
"I am currently with Barça, but football has many twists and turns. I have the phone in aeroplane mode, and I'll pick it up on July 10 [the start of preseason]', he stated.
"I'm only focused on what's mine, training, making use of the preseason that I was unable to accomplish last year [due to injury], and from this point on, proving that I'm a fantastic football player. You'll get news during the next few days.
Since joining Barcelona in January 2022 following his transfer from Manchester City, Torres has been unable to secure a starting position. He has contributed nine assists and 14 goals in 71 games with La Blaugrana.
