Manchester United are closing on a deal for an out-of-favour member of the defensive setup at Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur, according to reports.
The player in question? Sergio Reguilon.
The subject of potential left-back reinforcements has of course taken its place front and centre in the headlines on the red half of Manchester over the course of the last week.
This comes after word was forthcoming that first-choice left-full Luke Shaw was set for an extended spell on the sidelines, owing to a muscular injury.
With backup Tyrell Malacia also out of action, Chelsea star Marc Cucurella was therefore identified as the leading target on the part of Erik ten Hag and co.
Marc Cucurella applauds the travelling fans after the Premier League match West Ham United vs Chelsea at London Stadium, London, United Kingdom, 20th August 2023
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Just when it looked as though a deal for the Spaniard was inching closer, however, negotiations between the respective boards at Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge came to a standstill, over the latter’s refusal to agree to a January termination clause.
And, if the latest word stemming from the media on Thursday evening is anything to go by, then talks over a deal for Cucurella’s compatriot appear to be picking up steam.
As per a report from transfer expert David Ornstein of The Athletic:
‘Manchester United are working to complete a deal to sign left-back Sergio Reguilon on loan from Tottenham Hotspur.’
The former Sevilla standout has been given permission to travel to Manchester for a medical, ahead of being unveiled as a new Red Devils player before Friday’s transfer deadline.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd working to complete loan signing of Sergio Reguilon from Tottenham. 26yo left-back granted permission by #THFC to travel for medical. #MUFC shifted from Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella & also aim to recruit Sofyan Amrabat @TheAthleticFC #CFC https://t.co/hZxmwDhUM5
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 31, 2023
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