As reported by The Daily Mail, Liverpool are interested in signing young Valencia winger Ferran Torres.
What’s the story?
While the Reds will likely be on the hunt for established talent that can immediately improve their first team this summer, just as important is securing the futures of the next wave of talent emerging in European football, especially if they can beat massive clubs to the punch.
One player of that ilk currently interesting the Anfield side is Ferran Torres, currently breaking through at La Liga side Valencia.
That’s according to The Daily Mail, who say that Liverpool have been tracking the progress of the 18-year-old all season.
However, facing competition from the likes of Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona, according to the paper, if they want him it’s imperative they don’t hesitate in making their move for him.
He’s certainly rated highly at his current club, with Valencia reportedly inserting an £88m release clause in a new contract just this week, in an effort to fend off interest.
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Who is he?
A Spanish U19 international, the right winger made his debut for Valencia this season and has gone on to make 10 appearances in all competitions, contributing two assists in that time but yet to score his first senior goal.
He was a stand-out in last year’s U17s World Cup, making it to the final and losing to England.
Given he now has a huge buy-out clause in his contract and the fact he has little first team experience, perhaps it’s a little early for Liverpool to invest heavily in his future, but young talent comes at a premium in today’s transfer market and this player appears to have more potential that most on the continent.
