Villarreal have slapped a modest €30m (£26m) price tag on the head of Man United-linked centre-back Pau Torres, according to the reports.
The Spain international is believed to be one of several transfer targets on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s summer shortlist as he seeks a long-term partner for Harry Maguire in the rearguard.
With Ferran Torres having turned 24 this year and under deal at Villarreal until 2024, the Yellow Submarine were originally believed to demand a figure in excess of £50m for the highly-rated centre-back.
However, Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Villarreal value Spaniard at a bargain price of €30m (£26m), with La Liga giants Real Madrid also keeping a close tabs on developments.
The report suggests that the Yellow Submarine are expecting bids from Man United and Real Madrid this summer, though, and they are likely to drive the price up as they gauge the clubs’ interest.
Torres has found back of the net twice and provided two assists from 31 La Liga games this season, and he is set to line up for Villarreal against Man United in the Europa League final on May 26.
Villarreal another defender Alfonso Pedraza has been rumoured with a switch to Premier League for the next season.
