"Possibility that happens" - Transfer insider says Man Utd "still looking at" £50m star Ole eyed

Manchester United are still looking at Villarreal defender Pau Torres, claims transfer insider Dean Jones.

The Red Devils are one club who are thought to be keen on signing the 25-year-old this summer, and Jones believes there is a good chance of that happening.

According to the reliable Fabrizio Romano, United, Manchester City and Chelsea all have eyes on Torres ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

The Spaniard has a release clause set at around €60m (£50m), which looks likely to be triggered in the summer, and was reportedly a target for United last year when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was still at the helm.

Torres has been a huge figure for Villarreal this season, making over 40 appearances for the Spanish side.

Considering that, he is a player manager Unai Emery will not want to lose, but the former Arsenal boss will be powerless to prevent Torres from leaving if that release clause is triggered and he does want to go.

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Competition for Torres’ signature will be fierce, but Jones expects United to be right up there in the race to sign the centre-back and has told GIVEMESPORT that the Red Devils coming out as victors is possible.

Discussing if Torres could become one of Erik ten Hag’s first signings at Old Trafford, Jones said: “Pau Torres, they’re still looking at, for sure. I think there’s a reasonable possibility that happens.”

Without a doubt. United have had so many issues in central defence this term, so it is vital that Ten Hag makes bringing in a new centre-half like Torres a priority.

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