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Chelsea transfer target and Chilwell alternative Reguilon refuses to rule out summer move
Chelsea have been boosted in their pursuit of Sergio Reguilon after the Spanish full-back refused to dismiss the chances of a move to Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea will be hoping they can secure a deal for Sergio Reguilon this summer after the Real Madrid defender refused to rule out a summer transfer. The 23-year-old has been attracting attention from around Europe after a strong season on loan at Sevilla, and the Blues are supposedly keen on getting a deal done.
Chelsea are currently overhauling their squad ahead of next season and have already secured two new signings in the form of Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner.
The Blues have now turned their attention to Bayer Leverkusen attacker Kai Havertz but manager Frank Lampard also wants to secure defensive reinforcements.
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Ben Chilwell was believed to be Chelsea's priority target at left-back but Leicester could demand as much as £80m for the England international so Reguilon has been identified as a more affordable alternative.
The Real Madrid prospect claims he is only focused on completing Sevilla's Europa League campaign but is aware of the speculation.
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Speaking to Marca, Reguilon said: “If my year at Sevilla had not been good, then this would not be happening. These teams would not ring.
“If I am fine, the team is fine and the club is fine, everyone is happy. But I do not think about these possibilities now – I’m sorry if that sounds like a cliché.
“I’ve been saying since quarantine that until the season isn’t over I won’t be talking about my future.
“Until then it would be unfair on myself, my team-mates and the club.
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“I have no complaints about anything, about the city, the club, my colleagues. I feel very loved. Who knows what will happen in the future.”
Reguilon has scored two goals and provided four assists during 31 La Liga appearances this season, catching the eye of Everton who are believed to have offered £18m for his services.
Expanding on his future plans, the full-back said: “We should talk about that sitting quietly with Real Madrid, my representative, with everyone.
"And see the possibilities for next year, let’s see what happens. I don’t know.”
Reguilon helped Sevilla seal a top-four finish in La Liga and Champions League qualification this term.
And the Andulasian club are keen to re-sign the promising youngster on loan once again next season but Chelsea could be in the driving seat to secure a deal as Madrid reportedly want to sell.
The Blues are supposedly already in talks regarding the player, who is valued at £22.6m (€25m).
However, a number of cheaper other options have ben touted with Nicolas Tagliafcio, Alex Telles, Robin Gosens and Marc Cucurella all linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.
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