Liverpool now wants second World Cup winner as PSG transfer battle ensues

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Liverpool appears to be ramping up some possible moves in the transfer market, with a World Cup winner now seemingly on the club's radar.Liverpool continues to be linked with potential stars in the summer transfer window(Image: (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images))Liverpool's transfer approach is starting to kick into gear this summer, as reports claim that Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres is a potential target for the club in the market.It comes as the Reds continue to monitor potential arrivals in the forward areas, having already added Victor Munoz to the roster earlier in the summer.The 23-year-old joined in the middle of the World Cup from Osasuna, representing a versatile pace option in the team, with his summer moving from brilliant to even better with his involvement in his nation's triumph.Munoz isn't the only expected arrival up front this summer, however, as Liverpool is looking at options who can make an impact on the wings or up front if required.With that in mind, the man behind Spain's World Cup triumph could become the second champion of the world to make their way to Anfield this summer.L’Equipe journalist Tanzi Loic has claimed, via GFFN, that Torres is the subject of interest from Liverpool this summer, along with PSG in the market.The 26-year-old is believed to be available in the transfer window, as he enters the final year of his deal with Barcelona, with the club keen to cash in on any possible exit for the former Manchester City man while he is still under contract.The Spaniard offers a versatile presence in the forward ranks, capable of playing as both a centre-forward and as a winger, while he has shown an ability to come up with some big goals.None have been quite as important as his intervention in the World Cup final, where his strike in extra time was enough to secure a second star on the Spain shirt with an important triumph over Argentina.Ferran Torres has been linked with a transfer to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images))It's unclear exactly how much a deal will cost for Torres this summer, with interest from both Liverpool and PSG likely to raise the potential valuation from Barcelona, alongside his performances at the World Cup.Taking away from the importance of his contribution at the tournament this summer, the 26-year-old has had a mixed time of it at the Nou Camp since his move from Manchester City.While he has been a useful rotation option, racking up over 200 appearances, an output of 65 goals and 23 assists has left him unable to become a regular difference-maker for his team.Given his contract situation and Barcelona's reluctance to seal another extension, there may be some doubts over how much Torres may be able to provide in the long-term.That said, if he is available at an affordable price, he could add even more quality to a Liverpool frontline that could do with more options and versatility to cover for injuries that have been an issue for some time now.It remains to be seen whether the Merseyside outfit will lodge an official offer, but the options are falling into place for those who could improve the team moving forward.