Chelsea: Pundit addresses possible transfer rumours
Chelsea will have to battle Arsenal for the signing of Sergio Reguilon, according to reports. The Real Madrid left-back, who impressed on loan for Sevilla last season, is expected to move to the Premier League but is yet to decide on his destination.
With Chilwell reportedly pushing for a move, the asking price has come down to a more moderate £50m and negotiations over a deal are said to be ongoing.
However, Chelsea have kept their options open with a number of more affordable alternatives such as Nicolas Tagliafico, Alex Telles, Robin Gosens and Marc Cucurella all linked.
Chelsea transfer news: Sergio Reguilon has also been linked with Arsenal (Image: GETTY)
Reguilon has also been included in this group, with the 23-year-old having starred in Sevilla's journey to a fourth-placed finish in La Liga this term.
The Andalusian club also won the Europa League thanks to a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan, capping an eye-catching season for Reguilon during which he made 38 appearances across all competitions.
The youngster has now returned to Real Madrid but there is no place for him in the Los Blancos first team with Zinedine Zidane preferring to rely on Marcelo and Ferland Mendy.
Defensa Central report that Reguilon is currently unaware of where he will play next season, although it is claimed the player will be the one who makes the final decision.
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And he supposedly has several options with offers from abroad while Sevilla are keen to re-sign the full-back on loan.
A temporary move does not suit Real Madrid, who are keen to generate funds through player sales this summer, so a Premier League switch is more likely.
Chelsea were previously thought to be favourites for his signature but the latest report suggests the relationship between Reguilon's agent Kia Joorabchian and Arsenal gives the Gunners an advantage,
Joorabchian also handles the affairs of David Luiz and Willian, who have both recently moved to Arsenal, and Reguilon's representative supposedly possesses a good level of trust with the club.
Chelsea transfer news: Sevilla are keen on re-signing the Real Madrid prospect (Image: GETTY)
Negotiations over a move to the Premier League - either with Chelsea or Arsenal - are expected to take place in the coming weeks, even while Sevilla continue to work on keeping Reguilon at the Stadium Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.
ASpreviously reported that Reguilon is available for just £22.6m, but Real want a buy-back option included in any deal so they don't miss out if the defender's value soars.
This could be a stumbling block in Chelsea's pursuit of the left-back if the Stamford Bridge hierarchy refuses to leave the door open for a return to Spain.
Napoli are also thought to be keen on the defender, but like Arsenal they are unable to offer Champions League football next season.
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