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title: "Tottenham: Journalist drops promising Pau Torres transfer update"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2022-05-15T16:10:39Z"
modified: "2022-05-15T16:10:39Z"
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# Tottenham: Journalist drops promising Pau Torres transfer update

**Journalist Dean Jones has now made a promising [Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) transfer claim involving Villarreal star and Spurs centre-back target Pau Torres.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs eye move for Torres…

The 25-year-old is said to be a primary target for the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) club this summer as Spurs manager Antonio Conte prioritises the signing of a central defender.

[Tottenham newest updates…](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-newest-updates/)

It is believed that securing a new defender is one of the Italian’s transfer wishes as he eyes a major north London overhaul, with [The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10782881/Tottenham-given-encouragement-strike-Pau-Torres-deal-Villarreal.html) previously reporting that Tottenham are confident they can strike a deal.

Torres is apparently eager to leave Unai Emery’s side this summer, with [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-tottenham-confident-pau-torres-signing/) also claiming that the Lilywhites believe they can sign him for £10m less than the 25-year-old’s release clause of £55m.

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### The Latest: Jones makes promising Torres claim…

Speaking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88006558-tottenham-could-sign-romeros-perfect-partner-in-45m-star-at-hotspur-way), Jones has now made a promising claim, stating that a move away for Torres ‘seems imminent’ and that he ‘will now become available’ as Spurs eye a move for the defender.

The journalist explained:

*“Pau Torres is good value at £45 million, to be honest. It’s really hard to find centre-backs that have been tested at European level and are available.*

*“I believe that Torres will now become available, he’s been mooted for a transfer for so long that it seems imminent. So, I think Tottenham should push for him and look to get that perfect partner for Romero.”*

### The Verdict: Get it done…

Speaking to the same outlet, Journalist Pete O’Rourke also believes that Torres would be a ‘[great signing’](https://www.givemesport.com/87999965-tottenham-conte-could-make-great-signing-in-sensational-50-5m-star) for the north London club.

We wholeheartedly agree with both reporters that Spurs may need to get a deal over the line for Villarreal’s star defender, especially considering just how much of a mainstay he has been for them in La Liga.

Only goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli has played more league minutes for the Yellow Submarine over 2021/22, with Torres also making the second-most clearances and winning among the most aerial duels per 90 ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/839/Show/Spain-Villarreal)).

With numbers like these, he could well be Romero’s ‘perfect’ ally at the back for Tottenham.

***In other news: Paratici tables crucial bid as Conte personally pushes for Spurs signing, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/spurs-transfer-rumours-torino-singo-tuttosport-conte-paratici-thfc-latest/)***