Papers: Sergiño Dest to cost Barcelona €20m

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The Catalans are keen on the teenager

Ajax right-back Sergiño Dest is front page news in Spain on Sunday with a report that Barcelona are keen on the 19-year-old who is priced at €20m.

Sport report the club are “very interested” in the defender who was just been named Ajax’s Talent of the Year. Previous winners include Mathijs De Ligt and Christian Eriksen.

This is a rumor that seems to be have picked up pace recently, and Sport reckon Barca like him because he reminds them of Dani Alves.

Barcelona are yet to make an offer for Dest but have a good relationship with Ajax that has allowed them to ask how much they would want for the United States international.

The price is described as “an affordable amount under normal conditions” but points out the the club’s finances have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s also pointed out that Barca already have three right-backs with Nelson Semedo, Sergi Roberto and Moussa Wague all at the club.

Source: barcablaugranes.com