Torres has experience with both Barcelona and Manchester City and can operate centrally or on either flank. That versatility would give Roberto De Zerbi flexibility across the front line, making the Spaniard a more immediate option than the younger forwards also under consideration.
The reported move may depend on Torres’ contract situation at Barcelona. If he does not agree a new deal, he could become available, but PSG’s interest gives Tottenham competition before any potential approach develops. For now, Spurs appear to be monitoring the situation rather than closing in.
Kroupi’s broken foot is reportedly expected to keep him out for months, disrupting Tottenham’s plan to add a young forward with room to grow. That makes the balance between an immediate contributor and a longer-term investment more pressing.
Fisnik Asllani, admired by Spurs after impressing at Hoffenheim, and Nicolo Tresoldi of Club Brugge are among the younger alternatives. Both fit the club’s preference for development potential, although reports also link them with interest from other clubs. Torres, by contrast, is presented as the most ready-made name on the list.
Tottenham’s next steps will hinge on how quickly they settle that trade-off. The coming transfer window should reveal whether they prioritise Torres’ experience, pursue a younger forward, or keep several options open while Kroupi recovers.