La Liga heavyweights Real Madrid are reportedly ready to offer Sergio Arribas to fellow La Liga club Sevilla in the deal to sign Juanlu.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Real Madrid Exclusivo, Juanlu is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Sergio Arribas is a target for struggling La Liga giants Sevilla. And the Merengues are considering offering the 22-year-old in a part-exchange deal to sign the highly-rated Sevilla defender.
Juanlu Sanchez has established himself as one of the best young prospects in La Liga in the last 12 months. A versatile wide-man, the 20-year-old is primarily a right-back but can also reprise more advanced roles on both flanks. So, it is hardly surprising that his stock has risen considerably since making his first-team debut for Sevilla.
The Spaniard has been a regular for Sevilla this term, amassing over 1,500 minutes of game time across 27 appearances thus far this term. Meanwhile, Juanlu’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs, including La Liga table-toppers Real Madrid.
Real Madrid’s interest in Juanlu is understandable. The Merengues are in the market for a right-back ahead of the summer transfer window. With Dani Carvajal on the wrong side of 30 and experiencing a dip in his performance levels, it behoves Real Madrid to invest in a young, highly-rated right-back.
In addition, Lucas Vazquez and Nacho are in the final six months of their contracts, with a summer departure on the cards for the duo. So, it is hardly surprising that Real Madrid will look to sign a right-back in the summer transfer window, with Juanlu’s name featuring on the wishlist.
Recent reports have pointed to Real Madrid already submitting an enquiry for the 20-year-old. And they might offer a part-exchange deal to secure Juanlu’s services, with Sergio Arribas heading the other way. The 22-year-old Spaniard’s name has not arisen out of thin air.
Reports have suggested that Arribas is a target for Sevilla. So, a part-exchange deal between the two La Liga clubs involving the Spanish duo might benefit both outfits. It will be interesting to see if such an arrangement sees the light of day.
