Tottenham are making a serious move for Villarreal defender Pau Torres.

Sky Italia says Tottenham are closing in on a part-exchange deal with Villarreal for defender Pau Torres.

The deal will see Torres move to White Hart Lane in place of Giovani Lo Celso, who will make his loan switch to the La Liga side permanent.

The news will be a blow to Manchester United who are also keen on recruiting Torres this summer.