Arsenal are at the head of the queue to sign Pau Torres in the coming transfer windows.

The Villarreal star has been earning plaudits for his performances in La Liga.

Given the Gunners have a connection at the club in Santi Cazorla, it may help them get a leg up on other interested teams.

90min says the Gunners are joined by Manchester City and Chelsea in wanting to sign the 22-year-old Spaniard.

The young defender recently signed a five-year contract with Villarreal, but he will have a reasonable buyout clause that Premier League sides can activate.

Torres has started eight La Liga games in central defence, scoring one goal for his side.