Ferran Torres, surprised, asks Joan Laporta for an explanation: 'Presi, what they're saying...'

The Barça environment is experiencing the team's current situation with a mix of concern and nervousness. If last season FC Barcelona was a perfectly oiled machine, capable of dominating every match with authority, now the reality is very different. Hansi Flick's team still can't find balance and, despite the 3-1 victory over Elche, the feelings remain confusing.

The win at Montjuïc eased the tension, but it hasn't managed to silence the criticism. Barça won, yes, but their play is still inconsistent and lacks fluidity. Joan Laporta, aware of the project's current fragility, is closely monitoring the squad's performance to decide what steps to take ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.

In his analysis, Joan Laporta has made a clear decision: if the finances allow it, he will make a major investment in a top-level striker. The goal is to strengthen the number 9 position with a proven goal scorer who can give Barça back the edge they've lost in recent months. Inevitably, this puts Ferran Torres in a difficult situation.

Joan Laporta has a "gift" for Ferran Torres

Ferran Torres has been one of the few positive stories in attack so far this season. His effort, movement, and goal-scoring instinct have made him a key piece for Hansi Flick, especially in Lewandowski's absence. However, Joan Laporta believes the team needs a more dominant profile, someone capable of making a difference on the biggest stages.

Knowing that Robert Lewandowski is living his final months as a Barça player, Joan Laporta doesn't want to be left without alternatives. The Polish striker has already lost his starting spot this season and has suffered muscle issues, forcing the president to react before it's too late. In theory, Ferran Torres should be his natural successor, but Laporta's intention to sign a "killer" threatens to disrupt those plans.

Ferran Torres keeps doing his thing, but can't silence the rumors

Ferran Torres already knows that what people are saying is true: Joan Laporta is looking for a new striker for Barça. For weeks now, Julián Álvarez, Etta Eyong, Erling Haaland, Dusan Vlahovic, and Fisnik Asllani have appeared on the Barça sporting management's radar. Some are dreams that are hard to reach, but others fit perfectly within the financial range Deco is working with.

Even so, Ferran Torres doesn't plan to give up. His increasingly consistent performances show that he has matured and that he is ready to take on more responsibility. Against Elche, he scored his 50th goal wearing the Barça jersey and he will surely try to increase that number to convince Joan Laporta: he can be Lewandowski's replacement.

As the statistics show, it's clear that Ferran Torres is a great option to replace Lewandowski. Number 7 is already the team's top scorer this year. Even so, Joan Laporta has already made it clear that he wants the best possible number 9 and will do everything in his power to achieve it.