Fulham and Crystal Palace interested in Barcelona’s Sergino Dest – report

Sergino Dest is one of many Barcelona players facing an uncertain future at Camp Nou, as the club look to offload their unwanted stars to generate fresh funds.

Coming on the back of an unsuccessful loan spell at AC Milan, Dest does not have a high standing among the Barcelona coaches. Xavi Hernandez is not a fan of the young right-back either and likely does not want him to be a part of the first team next season.

With that in mind, Barcelona are actively looking for suitors for Dest this summer. However, they haven’t been much successful, with the player struggling to attract any clubs across Europe.

But in a major boost for Barça, it appears Premier League duo Fulham and Crystal Palace have finally shown some interest in Dest. This is according to Mundo Deportivo, which suggests the player might have a market in England.

Dest’s current contract at Camp Nou does not expire until 2025. The American also has a €400 million release clause embedded in his contract. But Dest might join English football on a permanent deal this summer, and the operation could cost about €17 million.

Barcelona would certainly welcome a permanent sale of Dest, as it would help them not only bring in fresh funds but also reduce the salary mass. In the midst of uncertainty surrounding the club’s pursuit of Ivan Fresneda, Dest’s move to England could serve as a real boost for the Blaugrana.

However, the deal is far from done. It would be imperative for Barcelona to move fast and negotiate with either of these two Premier League clubs if they are to have any hopes of offloading Dest in the ongoing summer transfer window.

The coming weeks could prove to be crucial for all parties involved.