Manchester United have held initial talks over a move for Pau Torres and consulted incoming boss Erik ten Hag about a possible deal for the Villarreal defender, according to a report.
Ten Hag is plotting a major overhaul of United's underperforming squad when he officially starts at Old Trafford in July, and an attempt to sign long-term target Torres is said to have already started with the manager's approval.
One of Ten Hag's Eredivisie winners at Ajax, Jurrien Timber, has also been 'championed' by the Dutchman during early recruitment talks, according to the MEN.