USMNT right-back Sergino Dest ‘is considering a late reunion at Old Trafford with old boss Erik Ten Hag’ as Barcelona deem him as surplus to requirements ahead of Thursday’s transfer deadline
- The ex-Ajax full-back has been linked to many Premier League and LaLiga clubs
- Barcelona would prefer to recoup the $23million fee they spent on him in 2020
- A straight swap with Aaron Wan-Bissaka earlier this summer was turned down
- Manchester United officials are also pondering a loan move for Thomas Meunier
- Meunier, 30, is available on loan, while Barcelona want to sign Hector Bellerin
Manchester United could make an offer for Barcelona and USMNT right-back Sergino Dest before the summer transfer window shuts on Thursday, as the player would be ‘open’ to a move to Old Trafford, according to reports.
The American is deemed as surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp, and has not been involved in any of Barcelona’s first three matchday squads in LaLiga so far this season — a clear sign from manager Xavi that the defender should seek for pastures new.
The former Ajax full-back has been linked to an array of clubs in the Premier League and LaLiga throughout the summer, though it has been said that Dest would be tempted by a late move to United, reports ESPN.
US international Sergino Dest, 21, could make a late move to Manchester United
Earlier this summer, officials at Old Trafford suggested a straight swap between Dest and United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka after the latter’s latest demotion as Diogo Dalot’s backup
New boss Erik ten Hag has previously managed the Dutch-born US international at Ajax and is said to be keen for a reunion at Old Trafford. However, a move for the 21-year-old depends on the future of another full-back — Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The 24-year-old England international has been the subject of interest from former club Crystal Palace, as well as West Ham United.
Signed two years ago for an initial fee of $58million and with three years left on his contract, Wan-Bissaka still has time on his hands to establish himself at the club, though he has been demoted to Diogo Dalot’s backup at United.
Earlier this summer, the Red Devils suggested a swap deal involving both Dest and Wan-Bissaka, though it has been…