This summer, Manchester United is allegedly interested in signing Villarreal CF center-back Pau Torres. According to BBC sports reporter Alex Turk, there have been mounting whispers regarding United's infatuation for the Spanish defender, particularly following his outstanding performance in the Champions League.
Nothing appears to be too close to call, and it will almost certainly be flatly denied until the season is over."
"However, lots of people at United preferred him to Varane, and he's still being monitored given the club's expected pursuit of a CB this summer." If the news is genuine, United will have found the ideal defensive partner for Raphael Varane. Before signing the Frenchman last summer, the club had been looking for a left-footed center defender. Torres is having a fantastic season with Villarreal, who defeated Juventus and Bayern Munich to reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
The 25-year-old is a strong passer and would ease United's problem of building out from the back. He'd fit well in with Erik ten Hag's possession-based approach.
Furthermore, his physical profile would very certainly ensure success in the Premier League.