Report: Tottenham could now use ‘brilliant’ player in swap deal after agreeing terms with his replacement

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Tottenham are looking into the prospect of offering up Sergio Reguilon as part of the deal to bring Ruslan Malinovskyi to the club.

Reports over the last few days have suggested Spurs have agreed terms with the Ukrainian star, who has been impressing for Atalanta. However, there has been no fee agreed as yet between the Italian club and Tottenham as the two parties attempt to thrash a deal out.

But now, according to Tuttomercatoweb, Tottenham are believed to be willing to offer up Reguilon in return for Malinovskyi, and it’s said to be something Atalanta are open to going ahead with as well.

Reguilon has been shunted into a group of players who Antonio Conte no longer wants around the club. The Spanish left-back had been a regular for Spurs previously. However, Conte has opted to go with Ryan Sessegnon and the experienced Ivan Perisic this season.

Whether or not Reguilon would agree to go to Atalanta remains to be seen. But they have been known for playing free flowing football with wing-backs in recent seasons, so he could well get a chance to shine on the left in Italy.

TBR’s View: Reguilon Needs To Leave Spurs

This could be a smart move for Reguilon, you know. Atalanta have been easy on the eye in recent years and if they’re going to lose Malinovskyi, then they might as well try and get a good player in return.

Reguilon has hardly become a bad footballer over night, it’s just a case that the Spurs manager has other ideas. For the Spaniard, a move away is necessary now, especially in World Cup year.

On the whole this is a deal that makes sense for everyone and Reguilon could do far worse than sign for Atalanta in all honesty.