Villarreal president Fernando Roig has denied speculation about Pau Torres' transfer fee.

The Spanish centre half signed for Aston Villa from the Yellow Submarines in the summer.

Torres was reunited with former Villarreal boss Unai Emery, who is now in charge at Villa.

Reports stated that Villarreal earned €100 million from summer transfers, including Torres's sale.

But Roig told AS: "We don't sell, but there are times when the footballer's path is to go out.

“This summer they came to buy, we have received offers for players who wanted to leave and look for a better opportunity, and it was also beneficial for all parties.

"We have sold for a significant amount, but we have not earned anywhere near what is said. Villarreal has not earned 100 million euros.

"Villarreal has sold for a differential between what it has bought and what it has sold in these years of 69 million, and that is the reality. Everything that we cannot get together is what we compensate for with this type of operations.

"As I said, we risk to be at the top, normally we achieve balance, but when that is not the case, we also want to sell and do this type of operation."