Arsenal: Has Arteta found a winning formula for Gunners?
Arsenal have shown a strong interest in signing Villarreal defender Pau Torres, according to reports. However, Real Madrid are claimed to be the preferred destination of the Spain international as Los Blancos look for a long-term replacement for captain Sergio Ramos.
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Arsenal transfer news: Pau Torres has a release clause of £45m (Image: EXPRESS)
However, the fact Torres is left-footed raises question marks over the strength of Arsenal's interest.
Arteta already has two left-footed centre-backs in his squad in Gabriel Magalhaes and Pablo Mari.
Arsenal are also reportedly set to hand Rob Holding a new long-term contract and have two more centre-back options in Calum Chambers and Konstantinos Mavropanos, with the latter on loan at German club Stuttgart.
Marca says Real view Torres as an option for the present and the future.
Good relations between Real and Villarreal could mean a fee of lower than the £50m release clause is agreed.