Barcelona will not pursue a deal for 28-year-old Aston Villa defender Pau Torres in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Pau Torres is not the subject of interest from Barcelona. The reigning La Liga champions are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the winter transfer window after losing Andreas Christensen to a long-term knee injury. However, the 28-year-old Aston Villa defender is not a target for Los Blancos.
Widespread reports have suggested that Barcelona will pursue the Spaniard’s signature in the coming weeks as they aim to strengthen their central defensive unit. However, the Catalan giants have ruled out negotiations over a possible deal.
How has Pau Torres fared at Aston Villa so far?
Pau Torres has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Aston Villa from Villarreal in a deal worth £35 million in July 2023. The 28-year-old has made considerable progress in the last two and a half years, even though a few fitness issues have plagued him in each campaign. However, the player has also been in and out of the starting lineup.
The Spanish international has made nearly 100 appearances thus far for Aston Villa while chipping in with two goals and three assists. Meanwhile, Torres’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Recent reports have claimed that a return to La Liga might be on the cards for Torres.
La Liga return on the horizon?
Widespread reports have heavily linked Barcelona with Pau Torres in the last few weeks. Even when updates have claimed that other centre-backs take precedence over the Aston Villa defender, they have maintained suggestions that he is a target for the Blaugrana. However, he is not on Barcelona’s wishlist for a possible deal.
While Barcelona may dip into the market for a centre-back in the winter transfer window after losing Andreas Christensen to a long-term knee injury, they will not pursue Torres’s signature. The latest report has revealed that Barcelona will not hold negotiations with Aston Villa over a deal for the 28-year-old Spaniard.
Recent reports suggested the opportunity to join Barcelona appealed to Torres. However, with the Blaugrana ruling out a January move, the Spanish international will see out the remainder of the 2025/26 season with Aston Villa.