Watford left-back Pervis Estupinan could be the focus of a bidding war between Barcelona, Chelsea and Tottenham this summer after his club was relegated to the league.
The Ecuadorian defender joined Watford in the summer of 2016 but was immediately loaned out.
The fact that he still has only one minute to play for the Hornets means it is plausible that even some Watford fans may not recognize his name.
But according to Express, Estupinan are well on their way to becoming one of the best in the game in their favorite left-back position and are attracting the attention of some of the biggest clubs in the world.
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They report Chelsea, Tottenham and none other than Barcelona are keeping an eye on the 22-year-old.
The Blues are still trying to find a suitable update on Marcos Alonso and Estupinan would be much cheaper than Ben Chilwell’s Frank Lampard ideal lens.
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho may prioritize other areas of his squad, but president Daniel Levy could see huge potential sales profit in the youngster and get it triggered.
After accepting a two-year loan deal with La Liga newcomers, Osasuna last summer’s Estupinan form played an important role in helping the club reach 10th place this year.
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In addition to being solid defensively, he intervened with one goal and six assists.
Watford are under pressure to sell some of their stars to balance the scores ahead of their impending spell in the league.
But Hornets owner Giampaolo Pozzo and club president Scott Duxbury vowed to learn from relegation mistakes and to get things right in the league.
A joint statement reads: “We will make changes regarding the team and those changes will make us stronger, ready to face the challenges that lie ahead and rekindle the passion that has always been a hallmark of this great club.
“In sport you will always face moments of great disappointment, but it is how you react that defines you.
“Rest assured, we will do everything in our power to bring Watford Football Club back to the Premier League, something we all believe we can achieve.”
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