Napoli are reportedly ready to lock horns with Manchester United over the signature of Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres.
The 24-year-old has played a starring role for the Yellow Submarine in the 2020-21 season and helped the club in their progression to the Europa League final.
Manchester United continue to be strongly linked with the centre-back, who could be available for around €30m in the summer transfer window.
Arsenal have reportedly outlined their intentions to move for Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres, according to Metro.
The Gunners are interested in the 23-year-old defender following discussions with their former midfielder Santi Cazorla about his team-mate.
The Premier League giants made an attempt to sign Torres in the winter transfer window but they ended up signing Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares on loan.
Arsenal are favourites to sign Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres, according to reports.
The Gunners are leading the race to sign the Spain international ahead of the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City.
The north London outfit are keen on a deal to secure the services of the 22-year-old defender as manager Unai Emery looks to bolster his squad for the second half of the season.