Tottenham are given encouragement they can strike deal for long-term target Pau Torres with Spain centre-back ready to leave Villarreal for fresh challenge… after north London club watched him in Champions League defeat by Liverpool
Spain star Pau Torres is a sought-after defender and has a £55m release clause Villarreal centre-back has been on Tottenham’s wanted list for the past two yearsHe rejected Spurs in 2021 as he wanted to play in this year’s Champions LeagueBut Torres now feels it is time in his career to test himself on another stage
Tottenham watched Villarreal defender Pau Torres on Tuesday night during his side’s Champions League defeat to Liverpool.
The 25-year old, who is one of the most sought-after centre backs in Europe and has a buy out clause set at £55million, has been on Tottenham’s wanted list for the past two years but resisted their attempts to sign him last year as he wanted to play for a Champions League club.
That decision was vindicated as he reached the semi finals of the competition and is now established as one of Spain’s top three centre halves going into the World Cup.
Tottenham watched Villarreal defender Pau Torres (R) in Villarreal’s defeat by Liverpool
Torres is established as one of Spain’s top three centre halves going into the World Cup
However, Torres now feels it is time in his career to make a move and test himself on another stage giving Tottenham encouragement they could strike a deal.
Josko Gvardiol of Red Bull Leipzig had been their prime defensive target but they fear stronger competition for the Croatian international while Sven Botman of Lille and Mario Hermoso of Atletico Madrid have also been discussed but have slipped down their list.
Torres has had question marks over whether he is physical enough for the…