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Arsenal pursues Ferran Torres following failed Vinicius Junior bid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:05 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Arsenal pursues Ferran Torres following failed Vinicius Junior bid

Summary

Arsenal has shifted focus to Barcelona's Ferran Torres after missing out on Vinicius Junior, who signed a six-year extension with Real Madrid. The Gunners seek to bolster their forward options and have made initial inquiries regarding Torres, who scored the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup final. However, Paris Saint-Germain is also pursuing Torres, and Barcelona wants him to wait on a decision until they clarify their situation regarding Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. With just a year left on his contract, Torres could leave on a free if no agreement is reached.

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By the Numbers

•Arsenal missed out on Vinicius Junior after his new contract with Real Madrid.
•Ferran Torres scored 21 goals last season for Barcelona.
•PSG is reportedly leading the pursuit for Torres.
•Barcelona seeks clarity on Julian Alvarez before Torres's future is decided.
•Torres has one year left on his current contract.

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1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal eye World Cup winner as Vinicius alternative

What they're saying

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Arsenal have turned their attention to Barcelona forward Ferran Torres after missing out on Vinicius Junior. The Gunners had expressed interest in signing Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid, but hopes o...
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