Barcelona’s technical staff rule out the signing of former Real Madrid defender

In an interesting turn of events, Barcelona have been linked to Tottenham Hotspur left-back Sergio Reguilon as Jordi Alba’s deputy, and possible replacement. Fabrizio Romano, too, confirmed the news suggesting that he is one of the players the club is looking at.

According to a fresh report from Javi Miguel, however, Barcelona’s technical staff has ruled out the signing of Reguilon.

The 25-year-old formerly played for Real Madrid, but left the club for Sevilla when Ferland Mendy was signed from Olympique Lyonnais. After a successful stint with the then-Europa League winners, Tottenham signed him on a permanent transfer.

Madrid included a buy-back clause in his contract for nearly €40 million, but have not considered activating it.

Reguilon assisted three goals in 27 games during the 2020/21 season, and has already matched that tally this season in 22 games. He has also scored two goals in the process.

It does not seem enough for the Barça administration, though, who have their eyes set on Jose Gaya as the top candidate to bolster their left-back position.

The likes of RB Leipzig’s Angelino have entered the candidacy recently, along with Alejandro Grimaldo and Real Betis’ Alex Moreno. Nicolas Tagliafico also remains an option given how strongly he was linked with a Barça switch in the summer.