World Cup hero wants Barcelona future resolved before training return

World Cup hero wants Barcelona future resolved before training return With every passing day, it looks increasingly likely that Ferran Torres will not be a Barcelona player for much longer. PSG are pushing hard to convince the Spanish forward to move to France, and it looks like the player is leaning towards that prospect. Now, according to journalist Matteo Moretto , Ferran wants clarity over his Barcelona future before he is due back in training on 12 August, with his potential move to PSG entering a decisive phase. The Spaniard has already reached an agreement with PSG, while the French club are expected to submit a formal written offer to Barcelona in the coming hours. The timing is significant. Ferran is scheduled to rejoin Hansi Flick’s squad on Wednesday after his post-World Cup break, but the move may be done by then. The player would prefer to avoid returning to Barcelona with his future still hanging over him, especially after weeks of public discussion over his contract and PSG’s interest. Formal PSG offer expected Ferran Torres does not want to drag his future. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Until now, much of the discussion around Ferran had centred on verbal interest and the player’s own comments . A formal offer would change the situation completely, because Barcelona would then have to decide whether to negotiate a sale. Moretto, in fact, goes as far as describing the sale as imminent. With the player having his heart set on an exit, Barça may have no choice but to accept the move. Barça in a delicate position With less than 12 months left on his current contract, Barça do not have a leg to stand on if Ferran asks to leave. However, that would leave the club in a precarious position where they will have no recognised senior striker if Ferran leaves. PSG are interested in signing the Barcelona forward. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Barça have been trying to sign Julian Alvarez for the better part of a month and a half, without managing to get Atletico Madrid to budge. While they are showing no signs of abandoning that pursuit , it does put Barça in a catch-22 situation once Ferran leaves. Luis Enrique is keen on reuniting with the 26-year-old forward he has worked with previously in the Spain national team. A move to France could give Ferran a fresh start and the chance to begin something new following a World Cup-winning heroic moment. The next few days could see the Spaniard leave Barcelona on a permanent transfer, and it remains to be seen what the final fee is.