According to reports, Arsenal are \u2018exploring\u2019 a \u2018shock\u2019 move for FC Barcelona forward Ferran Torres in this summer\u2019s transfer window.<\/p>\n
The Gunners<\/a> enjoyed a special 2025\/26 campaign, having won the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years.<\/p>\n However, the north London side did come up short against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on penalties, so they will look to strengthen their squad further this summer.<\/p>\n In recent months, several notable outlets have indicated that Mikel Arteta<\/a>\u2018s side may have to focus on offloading talent to balance the books, but The Athletic\u2018s David Ornstein insisted over the weekend that they have the freedom to spend heavily this summer.<\/a><\/p>\n And Arsenal are likely to prioritise strengthening their attack this summer, with it suggested that they could sign a new striker to upgrade on Viktor Gyokeres and\/or Kai Havertz.<\/p>\n READ: The cautionary tale of Ebere Eze, the World Cup-bound star who won the title at his boyhood club<\/a><\/p>\n Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez has been mooted as a dream target, but our colleagues at TEAMtalk have explained<\/a> that Barcelona\u2019s move for the ex-Man City star could lead to Arsenal signing Torres.<\/p>\n Torres, who also previously had a stint at Man City, contributed 21 goals and three assists for Barcelona during the 2025\/26 campaign, but he could be forced out the door this summer.<\/p>\n According to the report, Barcelona\u2019s \u2018triple raid\u2019 worth \u00a3191m combined for Alvarez, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Gordon is \u2018gathering pace\u2019, so Torres\u2019 future at the Spanish giants is \u2018increasingly uncertain\u2019.<\/p>\n Another issue for Torres is that his current Barcelona contract is due to expire in 2027, while \u2018interest\u2019 from Arsenal and others is \u2018beginning to accelerate\u2019.<\/p>\n