Despite his initial success, Daniel Levy should already be thinking about replacing Sergio Reguilon at Tottenham.
You may be thinking: why would you replace him, he’s been amazing?
Well, there’s one problem which should be firmly lodged in Levy’s mind.
When signing the left-back from Real Madrid in the summer for £27 million, Tottenham agreed a buy-back clause with the Spanish giants.
Football London understand that Zinedine Zidane’s side can purchase the Spain international in either the summer of 2021 or 2022.
Football London also state that Spurs would net a ‘healthy’ profit of ‘around £15 million’ if Los Blancos activate this clause.
Given his eye-catching displays so far, Real Madrid could well do just that, meaning that Levy should already be drawing up a list of replacements – just in case.
Reguilon has recorded two assists in seven Premier League outings so far this season, impressing with his desire to attack but also through his defensive skills.
The full-back also seems to love Mourinho, praising the ex-Chelsea manager’s intensity and ability to have a laugh when speaking to Spanish TV station El Chiringuito.
In quotes supplied by the Daily Mail, he said: ‘Since I was kid I really liked him, I like his intensity in training. I would like if people saw him as I see him now. He is the first to be serious and ask more from us but when it’s time to fool around, he is also the first.’
WhoScored shows that the 23-year-old records one key pass per game, but also contributes 1.7 tackles and 2.9 clearances every 90 minutes in England’s top-flight.
He’s become a key asset in Mourinho’s XI, and one that Tottenham can ill-afford to lose – Levy must begin the hunt for a replacement now, in case the worst case scenario becomes reality.
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