Barcelona defender cannot leave right now due to a lack of offers

The past week has been crucial for FC Barcelona, in terms of their activity in the summer transfer window. They have been able to register Jules Kounde while sanctioning the sale of Samuel Umtiti.

Youngster Abde Ezzalzouli is also in contention to join Real Valladolid on loan, which is indicative of the club’s desire to trim the squad by the end of the month.

However, it appears Barça are set for a slight setback in their quest to offload another unwanted star, in the form of Sergino Dest.

According to Achraf Ben Ayad, the Barcelona defender’s surroundings are open to a move away from Camp Nou. However, he might not leave the club due to a lack of offers from other clubs across Europe.

This could be a major blow for Barcelona, especially in their quest to sign a new right-back this summer.

There is no secret that Xavi is not a big fan of Dest. The Barça coach is not happy with the American international’s lack of progress and failure in integrating himself into his tactical setup. It has compelled him to scour the market for a potential alternative.

However, Barcelona’s poor financial status entails that the club are not in a position to afford a new player without offloading Dest, especially if they are to land their top targets such as Juan Foyth and Hector Bellerin.

Hence, Dest’s failure to attract suitors could be devastating for FC Barcelona, although the club may have other avenues to fund a move for fullbacks. The sale of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, for one, could generate significant revenue, though Chelsea have not been keen on meeting Barça’s price tag so far.

No progress has been made on Memphis Depay’s potential exit either, despite late interest from Manchester United.