Manchester City are at the head of the queue to sign Villarreal defender Pau Torres this summer, according to journalist Xavi Jorquera Martinez.
Torres is expected to leave the Yellow Submarine following another impressive season in the Spanish top flight, as well as Europe.
He played an integral part in Villarreal’s run to the Champions League semi-finals in 2021-22, where the club was eventually knocked out by Liverpool in a thrilling tie.
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly still hold an interest in signing Villarreal star Pau Torres this summer.
According to The Mirror, Spurs have not given up hope of signing the 25-year-old defender.
It was widely reported that Torres’ departure from the Yellow Submarine was only a matter of time with the Spanish outfit having failed to qualify for the Champions League or Europa League.
Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their interest in Real Madrid playmaker Marco Asensio.
United boss Erik ten Hag is yet to make his first signing of the summer transfer window.
According to Sport, the Red Devils are one of three clubs who are prepared to up their efforts to secure a deal for Asensio, who has a year left on his contract.
Manchester City are reportedly ready to lock horns with Manchester United over the signature of Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres this summer.
The Spain international has impressed with the Yellow Submarine last year and ended the 2020-21 season with a Europa League title.
He has enjoyed another stellar season under Unai Emery that progressed to the semi-finals of the Champions League.
