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Manchester United 'could eye swoop for Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres' with Spain international's £43m release clause making him a more 'realistic' target than £68m Sevilla star Jules Kounde

Manchester United could turn to centre-back Pau Torres as a cheaper alternative to Jules Kounde, according to reports.

Sportsmail revealed earlier this week that United are reluctant to meet the Sevilla centre-back's £68million release clause despite retaining an interest in the Frenchman.

And now Eurosport claim Old Trafford chiefs could divert their attention to Villarreal defender Torres, who has established himself as a regular starter for the Spanish outfit over the course of the last two seasons.

Torres' Villarreal contract contains a u00a343m clause
United are reluctant to meet Kounde's u00a368m release clause
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer views centre-back as a priority position to the strengthen this summer

The Spain international's £43m release clause is also reportedly seen as an attractive option in comparison to Kounde's clause, given the continued financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.