Tottenham are reportedly in swap deal talks with Villarreal for Pau Torres (Image: GETTY)
Tottenham have begun swap deal talks with Villarreal for Pau Torres in a move that would see Giovani Lo Celso join the Yellow Submarine on a permanent basis, according to reports from Italy. Spurs are keen to continue their productive start to the summer transfer window and next on their agenda is a left-sided centre-back to complete Antonio Conte's defence.
Tottenham flop Giovani Lo Celso could head the other way to Villarreal on a permanent deal (Image: GETTY)
Now he's wanted back at Estadio de la Ceramica and the most viable operation for all parties involves Torres, who is a transfer target for Tottenham.
He is valued at close to £50m, while Tottenham are looking to recoup around £20m for Lo Celso.
It means Spurs are highly likely to also pay an additional cash figure on top of any transaction, although it's not yet clear whether this move will go ahead.
As mentioned, Tottenham are also keen to pursue Bastoni, who is their top defensive target.
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And if they are somehow able to entice the Italian international into a move to north London, a move for Torres could be placed on the back burner.
Conte wants a left-footed defender for the left side of his back-three and Bastoni is the club's primary target.
But he has now laid on record that he intends to stay with Inter Milan this summer and a deal looks far from straightforward.
Newcastle and AC Milan target Sven Botman is another defender Tottenham have been tipped to consider.
Manchester United are hot on the trail of Torres, although they're yet to fully commit to signing the Spaniard.
Tottenham want to beat Man United to Pau Torres (Image: GETTY)
Erik ten Hag remains keen on signing his former Ajax star Jurrien Timber, while his international manager Louis van Gaal has warned the youngster over the move.
Van Gaal has questioned whether it's the right time for such a big transfer with the World Cup just around the corner.
Ajax are prepared to offer Timber a new contract and the player himself has said he knows Amsterdam is the best place for his development.
Now it's clear United will have to move quickly if they are to pip Tottenham to Torres with talks between Spurs and Villarreal already underway.