Arsenal transfer news: Gunners to hijack Man United's £35m move for Pau Torres

Arsenal had a pretty satisfactory summer transfer window, but Gunners are t just done yet for season with Mikel Arteta making sweeping changes as he takes helm in his first full season at Emirates. Arsenal were keen on signing Houssem Aourar from Lyon on deadline day, but after activating Thomas Partey's release clause, Gunners have shifted ir focus to defence. A move for Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres has been mooted, who has also courted interest from Manchester United. 

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Arsenal transfer news: Arteta eyes £35 million Pau Torres transfer in January 

Arsenal are reportedly keen to bring Pau Torres to Premier League in January in a deal that will cost Gunners nearly £35 million. Despite boasting an abundance of players who can play centre-back, Arsenal believe that a move for Villarreal defender is an important piece of Arteta's rebuild puzzle.

However, Gunners will face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United, who remain keen on bringing Spain international to Old Trafford. Defence has been a problem area for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with his side having conceded a staggering 11 goals in just three games so far this season.

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Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly have all found it difficult to live up to Red Devils' lofty ambitions, and a move for a centre-back is likely to be high on ir nda. Man United transfer news reports suggest that Pau Torres is a backup to . 1 target Dayot Upameca for both Arsenal and Manchester United, but Liverpool are favourites to sign RB Leipzig defender. Gunners are looking to offload Mustafi, Sokratis and David Luiz next summer, with Pau Torres significantly improving a defence that includes likes of Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba and Pablo Mari.

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Red Devils, on or hand, are hoping to sell Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo, with both defenders having fallen out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Pau Torres joined Villarreal in 2002 and has progressed through club's ranks to establish his status a Spanish international footballer. Having spent 2018-19 season on loan, centre-back made a name for himself in heart of former Arsenal manr Unai Emery's defence, with his side qualifying for Europa League group st. 

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(Im Courtesy: Pau Torres Instagram)