Luis Enrique tight-lipped on PSG’s pursuit of Ferran Torres: ‘I don’t talk about the market’

Luis Enrique tight-lipped on PSG’s pursuit of Ferran Torres: ‘I don’t talk about the market’ Ferran Torres remains at the centre of the latest transfer developments involving FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. The French and European champions intend to sign the 26-year-old World Cup winner this summer from the Blaugrana . In fact, PSG are understood to have submitted an initial proposal of €40 million fixed plus €10 million in variables on Monday, which was shot down by Barcelona . Following that, attention turned to Luis Enrique’s press conference ahead of the UEFA Super Cup. The PSG coach spoke before Wednesday’s match against Aston Villa, with the transfer market inevitably dominating much of the discussion. However, despite the growing speculation surrounding Ferran’s potential move to Paris, Enrique refused to comment on the negotiations between PSG and Barça. Luis Enrique closes the door on transfer talk PSG want Ferran Torres. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Asked specifically about the Barcelona forward, Luis Enrique was unequivocal: “I don’t talk about the transfer market, only about the players who are at PSG,” he said, as quoted by SPORT . The brief response came as negotiations between the two clubs continue, with PSG having made the first formal move for the Spanish international. Away from the transfer market, the Spanish coach took the opportunity to highlight the strength of Spanish football following the national team’s recent successes. “Spanish football has been at the highest level for several years,” Enrique said, adding that he hopes the team’s second World Cup will mark the beginning of more success for both the national team and Spanish football as a whole. He also highlighted the influence of Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona on the development of Spanish football and the generation of players that went on to achieve major success with the national team. A move could be finalised soon. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) PSG continues to push for Ferran While Luis Enrique has remained cautious publicly, PSG’s interest in Ferran is continuing to develop behind the scenes. The Parisian club sees the forward as an attractive option to strengthen their attack, particularly given that Ferran has only one year remaining on his Barcelona contract. There is also an important personal connection between the player and Enrique. The two worked together during the coach’s time in charge of the Spanish national team, giving the PSG manager a close understanding of Ferran’s qualities. For now, however, Enrique’s focus remains firmly on the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa. The coach may be avoiding the transfer speculation, but Paris is increasingly emerging as the most likely destination for Ferran.