Sergio Reguilon Would Have Transformed Marcus Rashford

Manchester United was Close to Signing Sergio Reguilon from Real Madrid but Tottenham Hotspur wins the race

Sergio Reguilon is an attacking left-back who played for Sevilla on Loan in 2019-20 season. His parent club Real Madrid is ready to offload him to cash in money. Sevilla and Manchester United were in talks for his permanent transfer. But, Sevilla has gone with other option due to high transfer fees.

Manchester United is heavily linked for his transfer away from Real Madrid. His fee could be in the range of 25 million pounds. Real Madrid wants a buy-back clause whereas Manchester United disagree on any such clause. The player is positive and is looking forward to joining the Red Devils.

But, there was a late drama to the Sergio Reguilon transfer. Tottenham Hotspur was not only ready to give 30 million but also included the buy-back clause for his transfer. Real Madrid had a win-win situation and now the player is joining Tottenham Hotspur.

Sergio Reguilon Stats?  

Sergio Reguilon is an offensive left-back who likes to push forward in the final third. At Sevilla, he often positioned as a left-winger using his dribbling ability. He has a great skill to shift the ball from one flank to another flank. In 2019-20, he completed 1.7 dribbles per 90 minutes. Sergio Reguilon stats and age suggests a future star.

How Sergio Reguilon Would Have Transformed Rashford?

Luke Shaw is not a top-level dribbler, and Sergio Reguilon will instantly improve the offensive game of Manchester United. His ability will free Marcus Rashford on the left blank. Rashford can move inside and score his trademark goals.

Marcus Rashford scored 20+ goals in 2019-20 season. Most of his goals were individual quality. With a good left-back, he can excel his form and score more than 30 goals in the upcoming season.

When Opposition stands deep, Manchester United struggles to progress the ball from middle to final third. This was evident in the last few matches of Manchester United season 2019-20. In the Europa League semifinal between Manchester United and Sevilla, Sergio made an overlapping run from the left side assisting the first goal.

As an offensive left-back, he created 1.5 key passes per 90 minutes. His ability to slide the ball across the six-yard box gives him an edge. Apart from his offensive ability, he is solid defensively as well. He is a good one-on-one defender making 1.9 interceptions per 90 minutes. He also has 1.65 tackles per 90 minutes under his name.

Luke Shaw does outscore Sergio in defensive ability. His positioning and one-on-one defending is better than Sergio Reguilon. But every great team have two brilliant left-backs.

The Spanish left-back who is 23 years old would have shined at Old Trafford

Sergio Reguilon will suit Manchester United in the attacking game where his offensive ability will benefit the team and Left-winger. Luke Shaw will be vital where the defense needs to be strong. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer usually plays 4-2-3-1 and 3-5-2 system. Sergio Reguilon will shine in 4-2-3-1 system whereas Luke Shaw in 3-5-2 system.

At age 23, Sergio Reguilon can improve his defensive skills as well. His running across the channel will be a big boost to attacking game of Manchester United. He has total potential to be the best left-back in the world.

Sergio Reguilon will be an absolute bargain at 25 million Pounds considering his creativity and vision on the left side.