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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Journalist drops transfer claim involving Pau Torres"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-08-15T06:35:34Z"
modified: "2021-08-15T06:35:34Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Journalist drops transfer claim involving Pau Torres

**Writing on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/pedromsepulveda/status/1426195157087625227), SIC Noticias reporter Pedro Sepulveda has dropped a Tottenham Hotspur transfer claim involving Villarreal star Pau Torres.**

### The Lowdown: Spurs eyeing Torres move…

As per reliable sources like [Veronica Brunati](https://twitter.com/verobrunati/status/1425824186468028416) and [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tottenham-set-to-move-for-55m-rated-villarreal-defender-pau-torres-svlq0sc5d), Spurs are indeed eyeing a move for the Spain international as they seek to add at least [two new centre-backs](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/tottenham-next-manager-levy-alli-20555939) to Nuno Espirito Santo’s ranks.

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They have already secured a deal for 2020/2021 Serie A MVP award-winner Cristian Romero but are yet to find his complimentary centre-half partner or back up option.

Now, Sepulveda has brought an update on Tottenham’s pursuit of Torres.

### The Latest: Sepulveda drops Torres claim…

Writing on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/pedromsepulveda/status/1426195157087625227), the reporter has shared some Spurs news involving the 24-year-old and Fabio Paratici’s advances.

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He believes that Villarreal ‘accepted an offer’ from Tottenham amounting to around €45 million (£38.2m) plus an extra €5 million (£4.2m) in add-ons, but Torres himself has swiftly rejected the move.

“Pau Torres refused to go to Spurs,” he explained on social media.

“Villarreal accepted an offer of 45 million euros + 5 million in goals but the defender refused to join the English club.

“Pau Torres says he wants to play in the Champions League.”

### The Verdict: Blow for Spurs?

While a move for the 6 foot 3 powerhouse was always an uphill battle, we believe losing out on Torres is a blow for Nuno.

Former Arsenal boss Unai Emery, now manager of Villarreal, is certainly a huge fan – with the 49-year-old head coach branding Torres ‘amazing’ in an interview with [football.london.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/unai-emery-explains-pau-torres-19635960)

The centre-back was also a mainstay and one of the stars of [Spain’s run to the semi-finals of Euro 2020.](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tottenham-set-to-move-for-55m-rated-villarreal-defender-pau-torres-svlq0sc5d)

Still in his early 20s, Torres also would’ve came with the potential for a big sell-on value in years to come.

***In other news: Agreement reached: Tottenham confirm another N17 exit in social media announcement, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/tottenham-hotspur-lilywhites-confirm-dennis-cirkin-exit-to-sunderland/)***