Villarreal defender Pau Torres is close to joining Aston Villa, according to The Athletic.
The clubs have agreed to transfer the 26-year-old for £35 million. The personal terms of the contract with the player have also been agreed. The transfer of the Spanish defender was insisted on by Villa head coach Unai Emery, who is well acquainted with Torres from his work at Villarreal from 2020 to 2022.