What happened: TeamTalk says PSG and Barcelona are negotiating a transfer for the 26-year-old forward. Torres is entering the final year of his Barcelona contract.
Why it matters: Arsenal and Tottenham must redirect their searches after Torres chose Paris. The prospective move would give PSG a versatile attacker with Premier League experience at Manchester City.
By the numbers: Torres has recorded 65 goals and 23 assists in 207 Barcelona appearances, winning seven major trophies, including three LaLiga titles.
What to watch: The clubs must agree a fee before the transfer can be formalized.