{"id":612656,"date":"2022-05-09T12:30:46","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T16:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=612656"},"modified":"2022-05-09T12:30:46","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T16:30:46","slug":"villarreal-defender-premier-league-clubs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/05\/09\/villarreal-defender-premier-league-clubs\/","title":{"rendered":"Villarreal Defender Still Targeted by Premier League Clubs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Villarreal defender Pau Torres remains a transfer target for Manchester United<\/a> and Chelsea<\/a>, according to Fabrizio Romano.<\/a><\/p>\n

The 25-year-old Spanish defender has been a key player for the Yellow Submarine as they reached the Champions League semi-final before losing out to Liverpool<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Villarreal Defender Remains on Radar of Premier League Clubs<\/h2>\n

Career So Far<\/h3>\n

Capped 17 times by Spain, the left-sided centre back has been an important player for Villarreal since making his debut for the club back in 2017.<\/p>\n

He turned out 65 times for the B team and has gone on to make over 125 senior appearances for his hometown club.<\/p>\n

Torres was part of the Villarreal side that clinched the Europa League in 2021\/21 and his performances over the past few seasons have caught the eye of several Premier League clubs.<\/p>\n

Manchester United<\/h3>\n

Among those clubs are Manchester United. It is no secret that the Red Devils are in need of a summer rebuild, with the heart of defence an area that certainly needs recruitment.<\/p>\n

Harry Maguire has often been criticised for his performances while the likes of Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly have also come into question.<\/p>\n

Torres would be a useful addition but Manchester United face a battle with other top-flight teams.<\/p>\n

Chelsea<\/h3>\n

Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea have also shown interest in the defender for some time. Similarly to Manchester United, the Blues will need several defensive additions in the summer with Antonio Rudiger<\/a>, Andreas Christensen<\/a> and Marcos Alonso<\/a> all linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

With his release clause currently set at \u20ac55 million, and the Spanish club looking to cash in on the defender, it appears a bargain transfer for someone in the summer.<\/p>\n

Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur Have Also Been Linked With Villarreal Defender<\/h3>\n

It’s no secret that Manchester City<\/a> and Tottenham<\/a> have also shown interest in a move for the Villarreal defender.<\/p>\n

City aren’t lacking in that department but still strengthen their squad each summer, as is the case with the imminent arrival of Erling Haaland.<\/a><\/p>\n

Antonio Conte is also looking to bring the Spaniard to the Premier League, with Spurs another club that have often struggled defensively.<\/p>\n

Main Photo<\/p>\n

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