Villarreal Make Late Approach for Sergino Dest As Right Back Remains on the Outs at Barcelona

• Barcelona are still hoping to part ways with their defender Sergino Dest before the transfer window closes
• Villarreal are now in the hunt for Sergino Dest's signature after Juan Foyth was injured recently
• Manchester United were in talks with Barcelona over a deal for Sergino Dest, but nothing has been agreed upon

Sergino Dest still doesn’t know where he will be playing his football this season.

The right-back is determined to stay at Barcelona, but Xavi has no plans for him in the team.

Dest has been told to find a new club but has remained hopeful that he can earn a place in the squad.

Barca are set to sign a specialist right-back and have been using Jules Kounde and Ronald Araujo in the position so far.

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As reported by Manchester Evening News, Erik ten Hag was keen on bringing Dest to Old Trafford. Manchester United were in talks with Barcelona over the player’s services, but no deal has yet been agreed upon.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now provided an update into Dest’s situation. According to Romano, Villarreal are also interested in securing the player’s signature.

The ball remains in Dest’s court as to where he will be playing his football. He could opt to stay at the Blaugrana but faces life on the sidelines if he does.

Barcelona were first trying to sign Villarreal’s right-back Juan Foyth before the player was injured.

They’ve now turned their attention to Borussia Dortmund’s Thomas Meunier.

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The club were looking at bringing in a new right-back and were originally linked with Argentinian defender Juan Foyth from Villarreal.

Barcelona were still negotiating with their fellow La Liga side over a transfer for the player, but as reported by Football Espana, the asking price for Foyth was a bit steep.