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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<\/strong> 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<\/strong>\u2018s side may have to focus on offloading talent to balance the books, but The Athletic<\/em>\u2018s David Ornstein insisted over the weekend that they have the freedom to spend heavily this summer.<\/strong><\/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 Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez has been mooted as a dream target, but our colleagues at TEAMtalk<\/em> have explained 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 READ MORE: God help us because Arsenal grindcore will be copied across football The Gunners are said to be \u2018exploring a shock raid\u2019 on Barcelona for Torres, who is reportedly a \u2018Plan B\u2019 for Arsenal.<\/p>\n Regarding interest from elsewhere, the report adds: \u2018Indeed, the Gunners are currently assessing several attacking options, and TEAMtalk understands Torres could emerge as a more realistic alternative should Barcelona succeed in their pursuit of Alvarez.<\/p>\n \u2018However, should he come on to the market, competition for the 26-year-old will be tough. And as well as Arsenal, Aston Villa and Chelsea are also among the clubs monitoring developments closely.\u2019<\/p>\n Fabrizio Romano has also acknowledged that the Gunners could sign a striker this summer, but he believes three other additions are more likely.<\/p>\n Romano said on X: \u201cArsenal have already started working and planning for summer signings.<\/p>\n \u201cAt least 3 signings are expected, could be even more based on exits.<\/p>\n \u201cTop winger the priority; midfielder and right back also almost guaranteed. Strikers situation to follow.\u201d<\/p>\n READ NEXT: Mikel Arteta admission tells you Arsenal will only get more sh*thouse <\/div>\n
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<\/strong><\/p>\nArsenal face competition from two Premier League clubs for Torres<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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