MANCHESTER UNITED target Sergio Reguilon would prefer a return to Sevilla over a summer switch to Old Trafford, reports claim.
The Red Devils are believed to be chasing the Spaniard, as they seek to upgrade on Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams at left-back.
Reguilon made his Spain debut last weekendCredit: Getty Images
And Reguilon, 23, would fit the bill, having impressed while on loan at Sevilla from Real Madrid in the 2019-20 season.
But in a blow to the Red Devils, AS report that the newly-capped Spanish international would rather return to Seville.
The LaLiga side appear to be front-runners at this stage, although are also in advanced talks with Sporting Lisbon over signing another left-back in Marcos Acuna.
Napoli are interested, while Tottenham Hotspur too have been mentioned as a possible destination.
A major stumbling block in Man United’s pursuit has been Real Madrid’s insistence on a £27million buy-back clause – which the Red Devils are dead against.
Academy graduate Reguilon burst onto the scene at Santiago Bernabeu in the 2018-19 season, making 22 appearances for Los Blancos.
But he fell out of favour following the 2019 arrival of Ferland Mendy from Lyon, finding himself behind the Frenchman as well as Marcelo in the pecking order.
And while he doesn’t currently feature in Zinedine Zidane’s plans, Madrid want to cover themselves for the future in case that situation changes.
Reguilon impressed against Manchester United last monthCredit: Getty Images – Getty
An example of this occurred with mainstay right-back Dani Carvajal, who was initially sold to Bayer Leverkusen in 2012.
Following an impressive season in Germany, however, Real Madrid were able to exercise a clause to bring him back for just £6m a year later.
Reguilon impressed as Sevilla won the Europa League last month, featuring as they defeated Man United in the semi-finals.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
