Real Madrid 'eye Pau Torres as Sergio Ramos replacement'

Real Madrid have reportedly identified Villarreal's Pau Torres as the ideal replacement for Sergio Ramos.

Los Blancos recently announced that Ramos would be leaving the club on a free transfer this summer, while Raphael Varane continues to be linked with a move away from the Bernabeu.

According to AS, Carlo Ancelotti's side will be signing at least one new centre-back this summer, and Torres is viewed by the Spanish giants as the ideal acquisition in the current market.

The 24-year-old, who is with the Spain squad at Euro 2020, excelled for Villarreal during the 2020-21 campaign, making 44 appearances for the Europa League winners in all competitions.

Manchester United have also been strongly linked with the Spaniard, who is thought to have a £50m release clause in his current deal with the Yellow Submarine.

Torres has made 87 appearances for Villarreal since debuting for the club in 2017.