Unai Emery recognises an offer from Tottenham Hotspur for Pau Torres, according to AS.
What’s the story?
However, despite that offer, the Spain international allegedly does not want to join the Lilywhites.
The publication goes on to claim that a deal had been agreed between Villarreal and Tottenham last Friday. Spurs agreed to pay the Spanish side €55m (£46.8m).
Similar to his La Liga counterpart, Jules Kounde, the ‘extraordinary’ centre-back only wants to join a team in the Champions League.
As we all know, Spurs aren’t in Europe’s elite competition after a dismal campaign last season. The Londoners finished in seventh place, qualifying for the Europa Conference League in the process.
They signed centre-back Cristian Romero last week on an initial loan deal with an option for a permanent transfer.
Tottenham need to be realistic
Signing the best of talents is what all clubs strive to do when strengthening their squad.
However, Tottenham need to be realistic with who they target amid reported rejection from Torres.
The centre-back just won a European trophy and will be competing among the best teams on the continent this season.
As competitive as Tottenham showed themselves to be at the weekend, why would a player downgrade?
When he has seemingly attracted attention from Real Madrid and Barcelona, it is easy to see why he would wait for a better offer.
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