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Finding their Reguilón on the right, other back options for Tottenham

By Aaron Coe

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Sergio Reguilon of Tottenham Hotspur reacts to the assistant referee after his goal was disallowed during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 13, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Childs - Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Sergio Reguilon of Tottenham Hotspur reacts to the assistant referee after his goal was disallowed during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 13, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Childs - Pool/Getty Images) /
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REIMS, FRANCE – APRIL 23: Pol Lirola of Olympique de Marseille in action during the Ligue 1 match between Stade Reims and Olympique Marseille at Stade Auguste Delaune on April 23, 2021 in Reims, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images)
REIMS, FRANCE – APRIL 23: Pol Lirola of Olympique de Marseille in action during the Ligue 1 match between Stade Reims and Olympique Marseille at Stade Auguste Delaune on April 23, 2021 in Reims, France. (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images) /

Pol Lirola – $8.8 Million

The most expensive player on our list, currently valued at $8.8 million (£6.2 million) and is probably the most like Sergio Reguilón of the group in that he really likes to get forward. Pol Lirola made 35 appearances playing 2,200+ minutes (82% of those available) for Marseille in Ligue 1 this past season.

On loan from Fiorentina, Lirola had an impact in France scoring two goals and adding three assists. His goal + assist average per 90 minutes actually equaled Sergio Reguilón’s total of .22 per 90 from his breakout season at Sevilla.

Lirola is an exciting attacking option going forward but he does have some weaknesses on the defensive end. Lirola attempted and won the least tackles of any player in our list and had the fewest pressure attempts – although he was okay when doing it. Lirola really is one to target for going forward, not for his defense.

Additionally, his price at $8.8 million (£6.2 million) on a contract until 2024 may be expensive. The real issue is that Marseille already owns an option to buy from Fiorentina now, which they have until the end of June to make a decision on. If Marseille activates that option, Lirola will effectively be off the market or double in price.