Manchester United target Sergino Dest has been told to leave Barcelona as the Spanish side aim to alleviate some of the financial strain at the club, according to ESPN.
Sergino Dest Unlikely to Get Game Time in Barcelona – Xavi Says Leave
Dest Will Need to Find a New Club This Summer if He Wants to Play
The 21-year-old is keen to stay at the Catalan side and play regular first-team football this season, however head coach Xavi has told the youngster to search for a new club as he does not fit into Barcelona’s change in play style.
He was initially told he would provide cover for the left-back position, but the manager has since changed his mind and hopes the player can be tempted by Premier League teams.
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Jules Kounde joined Xavi’s side over the summer from La Liga rivals Sevilla, but is yet to be registered in the squad. Barcelona also reached a full agreement with Chelsea over the transfer of Marcos Alonso before negotiations began to stall. It’s likely that the departure of Dest would speed up the process of registering their new arrivals.
Nothing has changed about Marcos Alonso deal. Full, verbal agreement in place to join Barcelona but it won’t be completed until Jules Koundé is registered. It takes time. 🚨🇪🇸 #FCB
Alonso agreed personal terms with Barça four months ago, deal would be valid until June 2025. pic.twitter.com/bJQiHJCNIp
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 17, 2022
World Cup Approaching Means Dest Needs to Be In Form
With just under two weeks remaining of the transfer window, Dest and his entourage will need to secure a deal quickly if he wants to oversee a move this summer. Game time could be key leading up to the Qatar World Cup in November 2022, as he is a crucial player in the US Men’s National Team and would hope to be in fine form to boost his side in their hopes of progressing in the competition.
Ten Hag Could Turn To Former Player
Manchester United are a potential suitor for the American, and with Erik ten Hag keen to bolster his squad, the addition of a young right-back who has played in his system at Ajax could be the perfect option.
United are yet to make an approach for Dest, but the Manchester side are looking to secure new arrivals by September 1, and the Barcelona man could become priority target.
Sergiño Dest wants to stay at Barcelona but the club is hoping the Premier League clubs will attract him.
— @FabrizioRomano pic.twitter.com/kI69ZeLFon
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) August 19, 2022
