VILLARREAL star Pau Torres admits he’s ‘proud’ to be linked with the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal.
But the Spain star insists he is not thinking about his future with the Europa League final in sight.
Torres, 24, is believed to be a target for United and Arsenal after some stellar performances this term.
He has become a mainstay in Villarreal’s side, clocking up 70 appearances in the last two years.
And Torres has also forced his way into Spain’s starting XI, winning six caps in 2020 after only making his debut a year earlier.
He now has a host of teams interested, with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City also said to be keeping tabs.
And Torres, who has a £43million release clause, has revealed he’s delighted to be linked with some of Europe’s finest.
But he remains fully focused on leading Villarreal to Europa League glory, starting with Thursday’s semi-final first-leg tie against Arsenal.
Torres told Sport: “It’s a pride to see that your work is reflected in these kind of things that are talked about.
“But I face it with a lot of calm, I’m in a great club like Villarreal, and from the tranquility, I work every day.
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“I’m not thinking about (leaving) either, there’s still a long way to go and my short-term objectives are the European semi-final and then to be available for the national team.”
Should Torres go to United, he would need to battle Eric Bailly for a place in the team.
The Ivorian has penned a new long-term contract and will be sticking with the Red Devils until 2024.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
