Man United Bid prepared as they are ready to pay €50m to sign star from Premier League rivals who’s open to Old Trafford move

Man United Bid prepared as they are ready to pay €50m to sign star from Premier League rivals who’s open to Old Trafford move

Manchester United are reportedly ready to try a €50million transfer bid for Aston Villa defender Pau Torres following his strong form since his arrival in the Premier League.

Despite the club investing in both Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro during the summer, the Red Devils have not had a good start to the season, and it may be necessary to make more changes at the defense.

Fabrizio Romano informs us that Torres was previously on Man United’s wish list, but Erik ten Hag preferred Lisandro Martinez at the time, who subsequently moved to Villa Park.

According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, the 27-year-old has had a significant impression for Unai Emery’s team, so it may make sense that he is drawing interest from United once more.

The player is aware of the curiosity, however he is now concentrating on Villa.

Pau Torres to Manchester United – is another centre-back really what they need?

Torres is a fine player, but United have already given Ten Hag plenty of money to spend on signings in that position, with De Ligt and Yoro joining this year, while Martinez was also brought in in the Dutchman’s first season in charge.

Even if Torres is proven in the Premier League, unlike those players prior to joining MUFC, it’s debatable if this is really what’s required to solve the team’s problems, with midfield perhaps still looking like more of an issue as Manuel Ugarte has struggled to settle, while the ageing Casemiro and Christian Eriksen are surely not long-term options.

Still, if Villa are really ready to let a player like Torres go for €50m, it perhaps makes sense that United are on alert and at least considering this opportunity, particularly as one imagines Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof won’t be at the club beyond this season