Barcelona executives have communicated to Sergino Dest that he is free to ask for another club. The American defender is not part of coach Xavi's long-term plans, and this was seen very clearly this season. The player was active in just 6 games, as the club also approached veteran Dani Alves in the middle of the season. The latter is expected to be part of the Blaugrana next season as well.
This means that Dest has to find a new team and this is where United come into play. The English have long been admirers of the defender, and this could be the perfect moment to bring him to the Camp Nou. The new coach of "Red Devils", Erik Ten The Hague, thinks to strengthen the team with right defenders for next season. The skepticism is great about the skills of Aaron Wan-Bissaka but also Diogo Dalot, and for this reason, a new figure at the club would give more alternatives to the Dutch coach.
Although this is not the most priority position for Ten Hag, the technician is keen to give Dest a chance, as he has previously trained the player during his time at Ajax.
Sources in England suggest that this transfer is possible, given that United are open to let Wan-Bissaka play as on loan elsewhere. Crystal Palace is interested in the latter, since the player has previously been activated with the "eagles".
Chelsea and Tottenham are also monitoring Dest, but in the event of a transfer, the Barcelona defender is more likely to opt for reunion with his old coach, Ten Hag. Finances are also not expected to be a problem, as the player's salary demands are not high, compared to other United players.
