Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong admitted that there is "no news" to bring anyone on his future amid ongoing links with a move to Manchester United.
29.05.2022 - 17:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United transfer target Pau Torres has broken silence on his future amid revived interest in his services.
Having endured a disastrous season in the Premier League and other competitions, United appointed Erik ten Hag as their permanent manager and plans are starting to be put in place for their much-needed summer rebuild. Torres was a concrete target for the club last summer and looks to be on their radar again.
Amid simultaneous interest in Ajax starlet Jurrien Timber — who Ten Hag knows well — the Dutchman has also been consulted over Torres before this window opens as United weigh-up a move for the Villarreal star. Initial talks have been held 12 months on from the Spaniard being considered as an alternative to Raphael Varane.
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The 25-year-old has two years to run on his Villarreal contract and, having played an integral part during their European heroics over the last two seasons, hints that he could be about to stay put next season. Torres is understood to have a release clause worth around €60million in his agreement and has spoken about his future.
Torres said: "I have the peace of mind of being where they want me, where I have a valid contract and a renewal offer. The future will tell what happens but I am very calm, I do not look further and it is time to disconnect. It has been two years very good at Villarreal.
"We have competed with the best at European level which is what every player wants. If in addition you do it for your town's team, it's bigger.
"It's something [his future] I've always talked about with the president, that different situations could arise. This club loves me and I'm very
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