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 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.
Manchester United have reportedly “explored” the possibility of signing Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres this summer.
Man United’s Phil Jones, Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe could all reportedly be on their way out of the club in the summer market, which would leave the Premier League giants short of experienced options at the back.
Manchester United reportedly remain undeterred in their efforts to sign Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres ahead of this summer’s transfer window.
The Red Devils were strongly linked with the 25-year-old last year, while Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid are also said to be interested in signing him ahead of the current season.