AC Milan was one of the most active great clubs during the recently completed winter transfer window, with the Giants of the series involved in several operations, one of which involved former Barcelona player Joao Felix.
The Portuguese striker, who spent the last season on loan at Barça, signed for him Rossoneri From Chelsea on the day of the deadline, arriving as a replacement of Álvaro Morata, who went to Galatasaray.
However, it turns out that AC Milan had a different player, someone from Barcelona, initially to replace Morata in the club.
AC Milan made a consultation by Ferran Torres
In fact, according to Marca, AC Milan initially considered Barcelona Ferran Torres as a possible reinforcement for his attack.
Milan did an investigation into the 24 -year -old Spanish striker, but there was no real possibility of an agreement.
The sports director of Barcelona, Deco, responded firmly: “Ferran does not leave Barcelona.” He didn’t even entertain the idea of negotiating such movement. Both the club’s management and chief coach Hansi Flick have the Spanish international in high esteem.
Despite not playing many minutes, towers numbers are quite impressive, especially considering that it competes for a place with three of Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal.
It is not just his performance in the field that is valued in Barcelona. Flick also appreciates the attitude and professionalism of former Manchester City star, even though he did not appear as regularly as he likes.
AC Milan has had an interest in Ferran for some time. The Italians had it as an option to replace Rafael Leao in the summer if the Portuguese left the club, but that did not materialize.
Meanwhile, the Italian rivals of Milan, Napoli, also asked about Ferran in January after losing Khvicha Kvarathskhelia to the PSG, just to receive a firm rejection for Barcelona.
This position was also known by other clubs such as Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund, who had previously shown interest. There was the possibility of a transfer to Saudi Arabia, but it was also quickly discarded.
Torres, on the other hand, has always maintained that he wants to stay in Barcelona and succeed in the club.
The 24 -year -old is online to start tomorrow against his former Valencia Club in Copa del Rey, and will be aimed at adding to his 10 g/account this season.
*Assessment of the player in the title obtained from Transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.