Tottenham transfer news: Sky pundit reacts to ‘massive’ Aston Villa and Pau Torres claims

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Lee Hendrie says it’s ‘massive’ for Unai Emery’s Aston Villa that they are set to sign Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Pau Torres from Villarreal.

The former Aston Villa midfielder says Pau Torres ‘bolsters’ the backline and supporters will ‘thrive off’ his imminent arrival, as he told Sky Sports.

It had been suggested by The Daily Mail that Tottenham and Liverpool ‘admire’ the ball-playing centre-back, but it’s Villa who have swooped in and paid less than the player’s release clause.

Fabrizio Romano posted on Twitter that the Midlands side are paying ‘£31 million’ for the 26-year-old, despite his Villarreal release clause being above £50 million.

That’s some serious business from the club and another sign that they want to move forward after finishing in Europe last season.

It’s just a case of when, not if, the transfer goes through and it has certainly pleased ex-Villa man Hendrie.

“It’s massive,” said Hendrie. “I feel the season they had last season, they have to build and progress under Unai. You can see what he is trying to build at the football club.

“There are bags of potential and entering Europe, which has been massive for the football club. It’s vitally important that they bring key players in. I know Tielemans has come in. But Pau Torres, that just bolsters that backline up. It gives them more options.

“Someone of his calibre and quality, I think all the Villa fans will be thriving off this signing – bringing in someone of his calibre, his presence alone. I just think it’s a key signing for the club.”

Aston Villa and Tottenham to battle for Europe next season

In recent times, making trips to Europe has been the norm for Spurs, but that was put to an end last season, as Villa snapped up that final spot.

But will the same happen again next season? Those in B6 are certainly trying to make sure they give themselves the best chance, whilst Daniel Levy is slowly fixing the problems at the club, from needing an attacking coach to bringing in a playmaker.

Although, a lot will also depend on the future of Harry Kane. Keep him, then Spurs might just be able to get back into the Champions League, but without him, well, fans are probably dreading that scenario.