Man City 'favourites' to sign Villarreal defender Pau Torres and more transfer rumours
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City are reported to be the favourites to sign Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres. According to Sports Illustrated (as per Villarreal based journalist Xavi Jorquera Marquez), Pep Guardiola's side are now the front-runners to sign the in-demand 25-year-old centre-back.
Torres has impressed with his recent performances both in La Liga and also in Europe, helping his side to the Champions League semi-final last season.
The Spaniard might not be able to help with City's need for a new left-back, but being a left-footed defender has made him a wanted man this transfer window.
Guardiola favours having a balance of left and right-footed defenders in his team, and has stated the importance of Laporte's presence in his side for that very reason. ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola makes Alvarez and Jesus comparison after striker impresses on Man City debut Elsewhere, City are reported to be readying a new bid for Brighton full-back Marc Cucurella after their initial bid of £30m was rejected.
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