Aston Villa defender Pau Torres is a target for Manchester United, who are prepared to offer close to £42m for the 27-year-old Spain defender.

Aston Villa have agreed a £35m deal to sign Spain defender Pau Torres, 26, from Villarreal.

Aston Villa are leading the race to sign Pau Torres, 26, from Villareal as the Spain defender enters the final year of his contract.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is keen on a reunion with Villarreal's Spanish centre-back Pau Torres, 26, who they feel they can get for less less than his £51.5m release clause with just one year remaining on his contract.

Aston Villa have made a formal offer to sign 26-year-old Villarreal and Spain defender Pau Torres.