Ferran Torres was absent for Barcelona training today before an impending switch to PSG.
The forward was given permission by coach Hansi Flick who’s already had a warning of such an eventuality this week.
Rooney Bardghji was transfer listed, but since picked up a training injury and won’t be sellable, keeping his salary on Barca’s books.
That won’t be the case for Torres who made it clear his future was elsewhere after his World Cup-winning final goal for Spain.
PSG submitted an opening offer of €40million for Torres, but will accept a final package worth €55m.
Why PSG are signing Ferran Torres
Torres will be PSG’s replacement for Goncalo Ramos who left for AC Milan.
Paris also look set to sign Mika Godts from Ajax, perhaps allowing Bradley Barcola to join Liverpool.
Barcelona, meanwhile, have an issue up front with Torres following Robert Lewandowski out of the door.
Their top transfer target remains Julian Alvarez, but Atletico Madrid are utterly determined not to sell to their rivals after extensive tapping up.
The Torres money will instead be used to finance the signing of Rodri from Manchester City after he verbally agreed to choose Barca over Real Madrid.
And it seems Barca will then use other options up front before seeking another tilt at Alvarez next summer, or even a pitch for Erling Haaland.
Barcelona’s transfer window plans
Flick had earlier responded to reports of a Torres departure.
“We have to wait,” he said.
“I have complete confidence in Deco, and we know we have to do something.
“It also depends on Ferran. We’ll see what we do.”
Torres, though, made it clear his mind was elsewhere.
“I have a contract with FC Barcelona, but in football you never know,” he said on NBC.
“I’m just waiting to make the right decision. I don’t know, I don’t know yet. Is there a dream club? Yes. I just want to be happy.
“What does Barça have to do? Show that they really want me, that they’ve come to negotiate.
“Interest from PSG? That these teams want me is a good thing.”
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