BORUSSIA DORTMUND have reportedly bid £35million for Valencia winger Ferran Torres as they already begin the search for a Jadon Sancho replacement.
Torres has been heavily linked with Manchester United in the past, but with the forward’s contract expiring next summer, Valencia are ready to cash in on the 21-year-old.
According to Bild in Germany, Dortmund have refused to pay Torres’ £87million release clause, instead bidding £35m for the Spaniard.
The Bundesliga giants are beginning to prepare for life after England winger Sancho, who looks bound to leave the club.
United and Chelsea currently lead the way to sign the 20-year-old, as Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke revealed the star can leave if the right price is paid.
Spanish Under-21 international Torres is a versatile forward, capable of playing on either wing or through the middle.
In his 35 appearances this season, he scored six times with seven assists.
It had been reported up to EIGHT clubs were set to battle for Torres’ signature, including United’s neighbours City and rivals Liverpool.
Serie A big champions Juventus are ready to use funds from the sales of Douglas Costa and Federico Bernardeschi to get him to Italy.
And while Barcelona are interested, LaLiga rivals Atletico Madrid have already made enquiries about keeping Torres in Spain.
Bayern Munich are still debating whether to enter the picture alongside Dortmund, having previously asked about his availability a year ago.
