The Spaniard responded to rumors of Manchester City star Ferran Torres' link with Barcelona after the win over Villarreal. Barcelona boss Xavi has responded to rumors that Manchester City's Ferran Torres has been linked with a move to Camp Nou. In the summer of 2020, Torres moved to City from Valencia for 20m ($ 27m), ending his four-year stay in Mestalla.

The 21-year-old, who is currently out of action due to injury, has impressed at Etihad Stadium, but in Barca's interest he is reportedly open to return to Spain. Xavi declined to comment on Torres' January move after talks over a 3-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday. 

The Spaniard also did not rule out the possibility, although he told reporters: "This is not the right time to talk about signing. Not just after the game, which will boost our morale." Ahead of Blaugrana's trip to El Madrid, the club's vice-president, Rafa Juste, confirmed that a preliminary arrangement had been made for Torres. Barca's CEO Feran Reverter traveled to Manchester City for talks with City, as Euse told Movister Plus: "Ferran is a great player, like everyone else. We are working prudently to find the best for the club."City is our good friend and Riverter courtesy. "

Could Torres be part of Xavi's first XI?

Xavi is now in three matches of his reign as head coach of Barca's and has a huge task ahead of him as he seeks to bring the club back to its former glory. City will be stronger if Torres is taken, he has scored 16 goals and 4 assists in 43 matches for Spain.

Barca will have to rely heavily on the Memphis depay to lead the line-up and have proved to be an inconsistent personality since joining Leon. "We didn't do well today, we played against a great team. Villarreal played very well," he said after the match with Villarreal.