Ferran Torres has been excused from Barcelona training as the Spanish forward edges closer to a move to Paris St-Germain, with the deal expected to exceed £40 million.
The 26-year-old was due back at the club's training ground on Wednesday but has been granted permission to stay away as negotiations with PSG reach their final stages. Torres has one year remaining on his contract at Barcelona, and his public comments about potentially leaving have drawn frustration from some sections of the club's fanbase.
During a media tour of the United States following Spain's World Cup triumph, Torres made no attempt to hide his interest in a potential departure.
