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Talks for North American star in final stages as Manchester United battle PL rivals

John Murtough blocked Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag from signing Sergino Dest from Barcelona in favour of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Sergino Dest of Barcelona.

Talks between Barcelona and Manchester United in final stages for Sergino Dest with Chelsea also in the running

Manchester United are close to completing negotiations for Barcelona full-back Sergino Dest, according to Sport (h/t Express). The Blaugrana are keen on parting ways with the 21-year-old.

United are willing to offer the Catalan giants £14 million, but the Camp Nou side are holding out for £17 million. However, the talks are progressing and they could conclude at any moment. Other formulas are being explored as well to make a move possible.

Premier League rivals Chelsea are also amongst the interested parties for the USMNT full-back. The Red Devils seemingly have to compete with the Blues to land Dest’s signature.

Manchester United in the final stages of negotiations for Barcelona right-back Sergino Dest.
Manchester United in the final stages of negotiations for Barcelona right-back Sergino Dest.

Barcelona are looking to get rid of the 21-year-old’s wages to bring in more signings. Dest was left out of the squad as Barcelona faced Rayo Vallecano in their first game of the new La Liga season.

The USMNT star is an Ajax academy product. The 21-year-old was given his senior debut for the Eredivisie club by Erik ten Hag. His performances impressed the Spanish giants, who signed Dest in the summer of 2020.

Dest is an attack-minded versatile full-back capable of playing on the right or left. The 21-year-old has the pace to run past opponents and decent dribbling abilities.

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However, the former Ajax star has failed to carve a spot in the Barcelona XI over the years. Moreover, Barcelona fans aren’t convinced of the USMNT star’s abilities. Thus, there’s a possibility of the 21-year-old leaving this transfer window.

United currently have Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as right-backs and Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia as left-backs. However, fans wouldn’t mind seeing fresh faces in the United XI after the first two results of the new season under Ten Hag.

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Whether the Red Devils are able to get Dest from Barcelona this summer remains to be seen.

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