Barcelona defender very close to joining Bundesliga side on loan next season

Barcelona are set for a massive overhaul in the summer, yet again, as they look to reinforce several positions in their starting lineup while also offloading players that do not fit the profile Xavi and co. demand from their players.

This list includes several players currently only loan – a list that hosts the likes of Clement Lenglet, Francisco Trincao, Samuel Umtiti, Nico Gonzalez, and Sergino Dest. The Catalans are looking to offload all of these, but none more than Dest, probably.

The American defender is close to joining Union Berlin on loan, according to a report by Mundo Deportivo. However, the loan is dependent on Berling’s qualification for the Champions League.

The report also claims that there is already an agreement between Dest and Berlin regarding a potential move, and that – depending on the criteria – the deal will be made official at the end of the season.

Currently on loan at AC Milan, Dest has performed below expectations during his temporary stint, and is set to return to Barcelona after his loan gets over.

The Italian side are not impressed with the right-back, and have no intention of paying the €20 million permanent clause included in the loan deal.

Since the player is expected to return to the club, but shipped out immediately, Barcelona are looking to buy a right-back in the summer, with the likes of Juan Foyth, Diogo Dalot, and Jeremie Frimpong.

Real Madrid are also interested in those three players for the summer, with Alvaro Odriozola given the green light to leave the club.

However, it is too early to call anything for either club, especially regarding Dest’s transfer.