Reguilon transfer: Tottenham to trump Man United in signing Real Madrid left-back?

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign Real Madrid full-back Sergio Reguilon on a permanent transfer. Expected to leave Santiago Bernabeu this transfer window, Reguilon was in negotiations to join Spurs' Premier League rivals Manchester United for quite some time. However, Real Madrid's insistence to add a buy-back clause in  deal is said to have scuppered any agreement with Red Devils.

This, inadvertently, opened door for Tottenham to lure 23-year-old to rth London. According to Athletic, Tottenham have made significant progress in talks, and while deal is yet to be agreed upon, Spurs hierarchy are confident of getting ir man. reported move will cost Spurs in range of £20 million. 

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news should comes as a big blow to Manchester United, who were hoping to sign left-back in order to bring in competition for Luke Shaw. Shaw missed almost four months last season with an injury, which highlighted need for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to sign a potent replacement. 

Meanwhile, Spurs were in market for a left-back after Danny Rose was deemed surplus to requirement. With Ben Davies as only recognised left-back in club, a move for Sergio Reguilon makes sense for rth London outfit. It is believed, Jose Mourinho was in discussions with Reguilon throughout month of September, which may have helped Spurs with a breakthrough in negotiations. 

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Reguilon has been with Real Madrid since 2005, as a youth talent. After moving up ranks in club, Spaniard made his senior debut during 2018-19 season. He played a total of 22 games in all competitions before being shipped out on loan to Sevilla last season. Under tutel of former Real Madrid manr Julen Lopetegui, Reguilon impressed, scoring three times in 38 appearances and winning Europa League. 

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23-year-old must have hoped to challenge likes of Marcelo and Ferland Mendy for a starting role at Santiago Bernabeu this campaign. Real manr Zinedine Zidane, however, was willing to let Reguilon leave, after reportedly t being convinced by full-back's ability to make first time any time soon. 

Spurs to also hijack Man United move in Gareth Bale transfer?

If reports in England are to be believed, Spurs have also hijacked Man United's move for Real ace Gareth Bale. Tottenham are said to be in pole position to re-sign Bale in a loan deal, with or without an option for a permanent transfer. Bale, who also drew interest from Red Devils, is said to prefer a move back to rth London over a switch to Manchester. 

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(Im Credits: Sergio Reguilon Instagram Handle, Spurs Twitter Handle)