Manchester United rule out move for Barcelona defensive outcast

Sergino Dest’s move to Premier League giants Manchester United late in the transfer window is now off, reports MARCA.

The 21-year-old defender is out of favour at Spotify Camp Nou, with manager Xavi Hernandez deciding that he does not fit his plans at the club. The right-back has been told to find a new club, but there have not been many suitors for the USMNT defender so far.

Manchester United were one team who had shown an interest in Dest. Talks had begun between the two clubs earlier today as they assessed a late deal that would see the former AFC Ajax ace move to Old Trafford, where he would reunite with his former manager Erik ten Hag.

However, according to the latest reports, Manchester United have now categorically ruled out a move for Dest. Ten Hag, in an interview earlier today, confirmed that Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who is the second-choice right-back at the Premier League club will not be leaving this summer.

With the Englishman not departing, Manchester United will not be able to accommodate another right-back on the roster, which means that a move for Dest is no longer on the cards.

It will come as a blow for Barça who were hoping to get rid of the ex-Ajax defender in order to free up space for a new right-back. But their €20 million price tag for the USMNT ace is proving to be an issue as clubs are reluctant to shell out that much amount.

Villarreal had also shown interest, but Dest has rejected their proposal. With a move to Old Trafford looking unlikely, whether the 21-year-old reconsiders his stance about the Yellow Submarine remains to be seen.