Al Nassr Deny Ferran Torres Pursuit as Focus Shifts to Coman

Al Nassr are not trying to sign Ferran Torres. There have been no talks and no interest from either side. Instead, the Saudi club expects to sign Kingsley Coman in the next 24 to 48 hours. This will strengthen their wing options. Torres is still focused on Barcelona.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Reports on Sunday said Al Nassr wanted Barcelona forward Ferran Torres. They said the Saudi team wanted a versatile attacker. But these claims were quickly denied. Al Nassr said they have had no talks with Torres and do not want him. They feel they can get Kingsley Coman instead. The Spaniard Torres is focused on starting the new season at Barcelona with coach Hansi Flick.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Over the weekend, different reports said Al Nassr were interested in Torres after signing Iñigo Martínez from Barcelona. But now it seems clear: Torres is not leaving and Al Nassr want Coman. For Barcelona, keeping Torres is a good idea. He had his best scoring season last year, and they need squad depth as they go for trophies under a new coach.

FORM AND STANDINGS CHECK

Barcelona finished as winners in La Liga last season, ahead of Real Madrid. They start the 2025-26 season trying to stay ahead of their rivals. Torres was an important player last year, scoring many goals across different competitions. He can play in various attacking positions. In Saudi Arabia, Al Nassr also finished third in the Saudi Pro League last season, behind Al Hilal and Al Ittihad. They want to improve their wing play with speed and skill to challenge for the league title this season, with Coman being a key target to strengthen Al Nassr’s team for the 2025-26 season.

WHAT NEXT?

Barcelona’s next game is their La Liga opener this weekend. Coach Flick is expected to include Torres in the squad after his good pre-season performance. Barça aim to start the season strongly and keep the pressure on the league leaders. They will also need to manage their new players. Al Nassr hope to sign Coman quickly and add him to their squad before the league starts. They want to turn last season’s third-place finish into a title victory as they aim to close the gap in the Saudi Pro League.