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Manchester United 'leading race for Real Madrid's Sergio Reguilon'

By Barney Corkhill, Editor | 03 September 2020

Manchester United are reportedly at the front of the queue to sign Real Madrid full-back Sergio Reguilon, who has also been linked with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign in-demand full-back Sergio Reguilon from Real Madrid this summer.

The 23-year-old has emerged as one of the most coveted defenders in European football following an impressive 2019-20 campaign on loan at Sevilla, helping the Spanish outfit to Europa League glory and knocking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side out along the way.

Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is understood to deem him surplus to requirements at the Bernabeu due to the presence of Ferland Mendy and Marcelo at left-back, prompting a competitive race for his signature.

Spanish outlet AS reports that United are at the front of the queue having promised Reguilon regular first-team football ahead of Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams.

Madrid are thought to be holding out for a bid of around £25m for the Spain Under-21 international, while they would also want a buy-back clause included in any agreement.

Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Sevilla are among the other clubs to have been linked with Reguilon, while Chelsea were also interested before signing Ben Chilwell instead.