Manchester United has been given a little lift in their race for Villareal’s Pau Torres as Real Madrid seems to have backed off from targeting the defender.
The Spanish center-back arose as a likely target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this mid-year, in spite of the fact that it’s perceived that he’s not high up the wish list.
Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane is accepted to be the most important target for the center-back spot yet that move is looking progressively difficult as the summer transfer window goes on.
Manchester United’s search for a strong center-back to partner Harry Maguire has been self-evident and it will be fascinating to see that how they decide to resolve this issue.
In spite of the fact that stadiums are beginning to be filled once more, most club’s spending plans are as yet influenced by the coronavirus pandemic and this seems to be the reason behind Real Madrid’s lost interest in the player.
As per AS news, Madrid can’t manage the cost of Torres’ €50m valuation because of their financial issues thus any move will probably occur in 2022 for them.
It’s perceived Villareal isn’t forced into selling their star man and the solid centre-back would be glad to stay and play Champions League football next season with his old neighbourhood club.
In spite of the fact that Madrid has basically exited the race, leaving Manchester United to make an unchallenged move for Torres, as other teams are not in the race. However, Villareal having no commitment to sell and Torres not hoping to cause trouble implies any potential deal will be costly.
Given United will blow the greater part of their financial plan on getting Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho, they need a cheaper center-back this summer.
Villareal appears to be in the driving seat for Torres and that is a tough spot to break except if a ton of cash is tossed at them. The deal can only progress if the defender himself forces a transfer to Man United.
