PSV want Barcelona to cover 40% of defender’s salary for loan move to go through

After a relatively rough start on the departures front, Barcelona have managed to do away with a significant number of players.

One name who has been at the exit door for a long time but has struggled to find suitors is Sergino Dest. The tables, however, have turned in recent weeks.

PSV Eindhoven are in advanced talks with Barcelona to sign the USMNT star, and even Dest’s agents are said to be convinced of the operation’s viability.

The Eredivisie side propose to sign the youngster on a season-long loan with an option to purchase him at the end of the season. It is a similar deal to Dest’s move to AC Milan last season.

There is, however, a twist. While PSV are pushing for the right-back’s signing, Gerard Romero reports that they demand Barcelona to cover close to €40% of his salary. The deal is currently being negotiated.

OGC Nice in the mix

While PSV are one of the frontrunners to sign the American star, Ligue 1 side OGC Nice have entered talks with the player too.

According to reports last night, the French club are close to signing the player on a similar loan move. However, they too are unwilling to cover Dest’s entire salary and demand Barcelona to split the bill.

What should Barcelona do?

Barcelona’s search for suitors for Dest was nothing short of a hunt for water in a desert. They have finally struck luck with two European clubs and must close the deal before any late twists arrive.

Given that both parties refuse to cover Dest’s complete salary, Barça will likely accept the condition. After all, even a reduction of 60% of his wages at the moment is worth its weight in gold for the Catalans.

The club has given Dest time until Monday to make a decision between the two interested parties. The ball now lies in his court.