Arsenal are reportedly optimistic about their chances of sealing a January deal for Barcelona attacker Ferran Torres.
The Spain international ended his brief spell at Manchester City to sign for the Blaugrana in January, but he has quickly fallen down the pecking order after Barca's recent attacking acquisitions.
With Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha both making the move to Camp Nou in the summer, Torres has been restricted to six starts in La Liga and one in the Champions League this season.
The 22-year-old has still managed five goals and one assist from 18 outings in the 2022-23 campaign despite his struggles for minutes, and he scored two goals in four World Cup matches for Spain.
Torres's contract with Barca does not expire for another four and a half years, but Arsenal are believed to be admirers of the Spaniard and could approach the Blaugrana with a bid in 2023.
Arsenal 'confident of completing Ferran Torres deal'
According to journalist Dean Jones, Arsenal "sense" that Torres could be on the market next month, and Mikel Arteta's side could reignite their interest after making contact over a summer transfer, which ultimately did not materialise.
"They really like Ferran Torres, and they clearly believe he might become available because they inquired about him in the summer as well," Jones told GIVEMESPORT. "So, if they're sniffing around him again now, they sense that something's up."
Since returning to his homeland over the winter, Torres has struck 12 goals and set up seven more in 44 games for Barcelona, having previously recorded 16 goals and four assists from 43 outings in a Man City shirt.
The former Valencia man's versatility could be an attractive asset for Arteta, who must plan for the next couple of months without Gabriel Jesus after the Brazilian's knee surgery.
Jesus sustained the problem while representing Brazil at the World Cup and is
Arsenal 'confident of completing Ferran Torres deal'
Gabriel Martinelli - who has predominantly been used as a left-winger this term - could also be shifted to a central role .
Nevertheless, Arteta will soon be boosted by the return of Emile Smith Rowe, who is in the final stages of his recovery from groin surgery and should be back in first-team action
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