Barcelona open to selling Manchester United target Sergino Dest
Barcelona are open to selling right-back Sergino Dest this summer, according to Diario Sport (h/t Mirror). Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has an eye on the United States international.
Xavi Hernandez is keen on strengthening the right-hand side of the defence and the Catalans would be willing to cash in on Dest. This is where the Red Devils come in, a side linked with the 21-year-old.
Dest signed for the Blaugrana in the summer of 2020 from Ajax. The right-back made his way through the youth system in Amsterdam. The 21-year-old was given his competitive debut for the Eredivisie champions by Ten Hag.
In his two seasons at Barcelona, Dest hasn’t been able to solidify his position in the Spanish giant’s XI. Moreover, the arrival of Xavi has seen the American’s game time dwindle.
United are in need of cover for the right-back spot. Diogo Dalot is currently the first choice under Ten Hag. The Portuguese has overtaken Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the pecking order.
The former Crystal Palace star lost his place in the Red Devils’ starting lineup when Ralf Rangnick was appointed manager. Since then, the 24-year-old hasn’t had many opportunities.
United fans have also grown frustrated with Wan Bissaka’s lack of quality in the final third. This has seen him fall down the pecking order. Diogo Dalot was preferred over him in the season opener against Brighton.
With Wan Bissaka’s future uncertain, United are in the market for a full-back. Dest is certainly a compelling option considering his age and potential. Ten Hag has also previously worked with the 21-year-old.
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Reinforcements are a necessity considering the result in the opening game of the Premier League season against Brighton & Hove Albion. We’ve bolstered the defence with Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez. But it wouldn’t hurt to bring in additional quality at the back.