"Barcelona" club has started scouting potential candidates who could strengthen the defense in the upcoming transfer window. The publication "Sport" claims that "Barcelona" has contacted "Villarreal" club regarding the possibility of acquiring promising 23-year-old defender Pau Torres. The Spaniard, who had a great season with "Villarreal," has also attracted the attention of other major European clubs - London's "Arsenal" and "Manchester City." P. Torres' contract with "Villarreal" includes a release clause of 50 million euros. However, Barcelona hopes to avoid this negotiation process. The defender, who has already made his debut for the Spanish national team, has played a total of 26 matches this season and scored one goal. Another Catalan newspaper - "Mundo Deportivo" - states that Barcelona's main target will be Aymeric Laporte, but prying him away from "Manchester City" will be a particularly difficult task.
