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title: "Manchester United: Fabrizio Romano drops Pau Torres interest"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Manchester United News"
published: "2022-04-27T16:35:52Z"
modified: "2022-04-27T16:35:52Z"
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# Manchester United: Fabrizio Romano drops Pau Torres interest

**Transfer expert [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1518964840403980288?s=21&t=SF9kucM2qLxzwdls1BBdpw) has confirmed that [Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/) are ‘interested’ in a move for Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres.**

### The Lowdown: Torres profiled

Torres has progressed through Villarreal’s academy and has made [127](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pau-torres/leistungsdaten/spieler/399776) senior appearances for the Spanish side – [40](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pau-torres/leistungsdaten/spieler/399776) of which have come during the current campaign.

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Labelled as [‘extraordinary’](https://theathletic.com/2331735/2021/01/22/pau-torres-the-villarreal-centre-back-europes-top-clubs-are-all-chasing/), the Spain international is currently in England ahead of Villarreal’s Champions League semi-final first leg with Liverpool this evening.

The 25-year-old is at the peak of his powers, currently holding a career-high £45m [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pau-torres/marktwertverlauf/spieler/399776) valuation, but will be into the final two years of his [contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pau-torres/profil/spieler/399776) in the summer, and it looks as if the Red Devils are keen on his services.

### The Latest: Romano’s post

[Romano](https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1518964840403980288?s=21&t=SF9kucM2qLxzwdls1BBdpw) took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon to provide an update on Torres.

He revealed that the centre-back is attracting interest from both Manchester United and Manchester City, while Chelsea are also keeping tabs on his situation.

> “Pau Torres is attracting interest from top clubs again as his release clause will be valid this summer: €55/60m, available until the end of the market.
>
> “Manchester United and Manchester City are both interested – Chelsea have also sent their scouts to follow him.”

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### The Verdict: Needed?

It looks as if Torres will have a release clause in the region of €55m (£46.5m), something which could seriously appeal to United chiefs.

Erik ten Hag may see defence as a key area which needs addressing ahead of his first season in charge, especially with the Red Devils keeping just [one clean sheet in their last 11 games](https://www.skysports.com/manchester-united-results).

Therefore, bringing in Torres, who is clearly a man in demand in the Premier League and is hitting his prime, could be a really good move by United as they look to solve their backline woes under the Dutchman.

***In other news: [Man Utd now leading race to sign ‘absolute beast’ in club-record deal following Ten Hag request.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/darwin-nunez-man-utd-transfer-latest-109m/)***