Sevilla Turn Attention to Marcos Acuña - Clearing Path for Man Utd to Chase Sergio Reguilon

Manchester United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon, as potential suitors Sevilla have opted to sign Marcos Acuña from Sporting instead - clearing the path for the Red Devils to try and land their target.

The 23-year-old excelled during his year-long loan spell with Sevilla, and many expected los Nervionenses to attempt to lure the left-back away from the Spanish capital on a permanent basis this summer.

That transfer seems unlikely, however, as A Bola reports that Sevilla are now in 'advanced talks' to sign Sporting full-back Marcos Acuña, who will join the Liga side as Reguilon's replacement on that left flank.

This will come as good news to Man Utd supporters, given that the Premier League giants have been linked strongly with a move for the Span international this summer. With Sevilla stepping aside, this could allow the Red Devils to really push and negotiate a deal with Madrid for the defender, who appears to be free to leave Santiago Bernabeu.

To add fuel to the fire, Fabrizio Romano believes the player 'would love to join' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, and his arrival would fix one of the key areas on the field for the Norwegian boss. The left-back spot has caused some concerns for Man Utd fans of late, with Brandon Williams and Luke Shaw both jostling to make that position their own.

Man Utd are not so keen on Reguilon's €30m price tag, however. Although they are 'considering him as an option,' the Premier League side are not prepared to meet the current valuation set by los Merengues, who are holding out for a sizeable transfer sum for the full-back.

For the time being, the two clubs may have reached a stalemate. But with the Red Devils looking to buy, Madrid willing to sell - and Sevilla now out of the running - this one may go down to the wire.