Manchester United are leading the race to sign Pau Torres amid a lack of interest in the Villarreal defender from Real Madrid and Barcelona, according to reports in Spain.
Despite the Roja centre back repeatedly being linked with United, Yellows boss Unai Emery has urged Torres only to join Madrid or Barca – but the LaLiga giants are said to have turned their attentions elsewhere.
Asked about 25-goal top scorer Gerard Moreno, former Arsenal boss Emery told Marca: 'If Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Barcelona want Villarreal players, [we're] proud.