Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Sergio Reguilon from Real Madrid with talks between the clubs said to be at ‘maximum intensity’.
Reports in Spain suggested United had ramped up their efforts to land the full-back in a £23million deal.
One key stumbling block to an agreement was Madrid’s insistence on putting a buy-back clause in the deal, which United were firmly against.
But as reported on Friday, Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was happy to be flexible and exclude the clause in order to help push the transfer through.
Since then Marca have claimed talks are at a well advanced stage and United are now in the driving seat to seal Reguilon’s signature.
The 23-year-old has been offered to a number of clubs across Europe this summer following his impressive performances on loan at Sevilla.
Reguilon is deemed surplus to requirements at Madrid as Zidane considers both Marcelo and Ferland Mendy ahead of the 23-year-old in the pecking order.
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