Barcelona will demand at least €50 million in fees if forward decides to leave for PSG

Barcelona will demand at least €50 million in fees if forward decides to leave for PSG Ferran Torres’ situation at FC Barcelona remains unresolved as uncertainty over his future grows. The possibility of the Spanish forward joining Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain gathered momentum during the World Cup and has only strengthened since Ferran himself refused to rule out a departure recently. Now, according to MARCA , inside the Barça offices, the expectation is that the next move will come from either the player or the French champions. Sporting director Deco is waiting for a call from PSG counterpart Luis Campos to find out whether the Parisians are prepared to submit a formal offer. Despite the growing speculation, Barcelona are not especially concerned. The club would be open to Ferran’s departure provided the financial package meets their valuation. The asking price is clear: no less than €50 million . Barcelona not worried about Ferran’s situation. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) World Cup boost changes little internally Ferran’s solid World Cup campaign, capped by the goal that secured Spain’s triumph, has further enhanced his reputation on the market. Inside Camp Nou, however, opinions of the player have remained unchanged. Neither Deco nor Hansi Flick needed the tournament to understand what Ferran is capable of bringing to the squad. He scored 21 goals in all competitions last season, an impressive return. At the same time, he also endured a goal drought lasting almost three months, a lengthy spell for a player in his position. There is another point Barcelona consider significant. Despite consistently producing respectable numbers, Ferran has never established himself as an automatic starter, neither under Xavi Hernandez nor under Flick. Instead, he has remained a high-quality option from the bench and a reliable squad player rather than an undisputed member of the starting XI. Renewal still on hold That situation also explains Barcelona’s cautious approach regarding a contract extension. What next for Ferran? (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) Although Ferran has just one year remaining on his current deal, the club have yet to submit a renewal offer, an unusual situation for a player entering the final year of his contract. The plan is first to determine the player’s intentions, with talks expected either this week or next. If Ferran decides he wants to leave, Barcelona will negotiate his transfer. If he chooses to stay, the club intend to present him with a renewal offer in September. Recovering their investment Barcelona’s financial objective is equally straightforward. The club hope to receive between €50 million and €55 million, effectively recovering almost the entire fee they originally paid Manchester City. From Barça’s perspective, that would represent an excellent piece of business after five seasons of service from the Spanish international.