Report: Xavi wants to bring Manchester City talent to Barcelona, alongside Raheem Sterling

Fri 12 November 2021 13:45, UK

that Xavi wants to raid Manchester City, not just for Raheem Sterling – but also for Spanish talent Ferran Torres.

, amid other outlets, reports that Barcelona are to reignite their interest in England international Sterling. He is keen on a move abroad.

It remains to be seen how much money Barcelona will be able to give Xavi to spend – given their enormous financial woes, which saw Lional Messi go.

However, Sterling is not the only Manchester City player being linked with a move to Xavi’s Barcelona. Torres has been added to Barca’s shortlist.

Xavi is said to be a keen admirer of Spain international Torres, who has gone under the radar somewhat since joining City from Valencia.

that Xavi has compiled a two-man shortlist to strengthen his attacking options – with Torres joined by RB Leipzig’s Spain ace Dani Olmo.

Xavi eye Torres: Manchester City must keep him, no matter what

In 43 appearances for Manchester City, he has scored an impressive 16 goals. Still 21, that is all the more eye-catching, given only 31 were starts.

Indeed, Joleon Lescott rates him highly, comparing him to Sergio Aguero and labelling him as “selfish” in quoted published by

No matter what the price, Manchester City must keep Torres. Versatility in attack, he can play on either flank, as a 10, a striker or a false nine.

His finishing, pace, skill, trickery, wrong-foot ability – he has it all and at so young. Pep Guardiola must keep him at Manchester City.