Manchester United want to pay £45million for Pau Torres despite the centre-back having a release clause of £55m, according to reports. The Spain international has enjoyed a positive season at Villarreal, helping them reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. And, now, a move to Old Trafford could be on the cards.
Man Utd are pressing ahead with plans to seal Pau Torres Villarreal transfer (Image: GETTY)
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Man Utd were keen on Pau Torres transfer when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was manager (Image: GETTY)
"In the end, I was more interested in playing in the Champions League with my local team,” stated the 25-year-old.
"It was clear to me that it was a year to enjoy the Champions League with Villarreal, close to my family.
"It’s the fourth time Villarreal have played in the Champions League, and that’s what I was most looking forward to.
"From minute one, they (Villarreal) told me they would respect whatever I decided.
"I am very happy at home. I have a contract until 2024 and whatever is best for everyone, we’ll see."
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Man Utd are also interested in Villarreal star Arnaut Danjuma (Image: GETTY)
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Ten Hag, meanwhile, has admitted he’s raring to join United’s list of greats when he gets started.
“Of course. I know the history of Man United, I know the big times and the audience, the vibe that can be around Old Trafford,” he said on Monday.
“I watched them in their big times, when Sir Alex Ferguson was manager, during the really successful times when they won titles and were dominating Europe.
“But also before Sir Alex, Man United was a really big club and I know names like Busby and Charlton that gave Man United a presence to the outside world from winning, and winning in a spectacular way, winning so they entertain people.
“What stays with me is there was always a fighting culture. They fight together and they get success.”