astonville have reached an agreement with villarreal to sign paul torres.
He Spain international, 26, has agreed personal terms on the move to Villa Park.
Torres emerged as one of Unai Emery’s top targets early in the summer transfer window.
The move will see the left-footed center back meet Emery, as they both worked together at Villarreal.
Villa have already reached an agreement to sign Youri Tielemans on a free transfer following his departure from Leicester City. are also interested in a move for Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams.
Torres was a key player for Villarreal last season, making 39 appearances as the club finished fifth in The league to ensure European League football next season.
He has 23 caps with Spain and was part of the Qatar 2022 World Cup squad.
Torres is ready to join Tyrone Mings, ezri konsa, diego carlos and Calum’s Chambers as Villa’s central senior options. If he goes to the West Midlands, Torres will be Villa’s first signing since they named the Spaniard Monchi as their sports director earlier this month.
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How did Torres perform last season?
Analysis by Thomas Hill López-Menchero
Torres was present for Villarreal this season with both Emery and Quique Setién, the former Barcelona boss who replaced Emery when he left for Aston Villa. He only played 90 minutes for Spain in the World Cup in Qatar, their 2-1 group stage loss to Japan, but it was much more reliable for his club as they finished fifth and clinched Europa League football.
How does he play?
Analysis by Thomas Hill López-Menchero
Torres is a silky defender who has possession and likes to play from behind. Despite standing at 6-foot-3, aerial duels aren’t his forte, as his shaky association with Aymeric Laporte at Euro 2020. But he will play a key role in building Emery’s Villa, just as he did for his Villarreal side.
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