Chelsea are in the picture to sign Barcelona’s Sergiño Dest this summer, as per reports.
The La Liga side settled for a goalless draw against Rayo Vallecano at the Camp Nou on Saturday. Xavi Hernández didn’t include the fullback in his squad for the first league game of this campaign.
AS on Sunday say the 21-year-old’s absence ‘points to a transfer’ and Chelsea are tagged in the short report.
It’s explained the Blues are one of the clubs ‘interested’ to acquire the services of the defender.
After an irregular last season, the ex-Ajax man could leave the Catalan club in the current window, after failing to convince Barca’s sporting leaders from the beginning. This could come as encouragement for Chelsea and the American’s other suitors.
Over at Cadena Ser, they state Xavi’s decision to leave him out against Vallecano is a clear message he is not included in the manager’s plans this season.
Despite this, the right-back wants to show the Barca coach that he can be an important player and only thinks of staying at the club.
Dest’s environment also point out that they should think about his sporting career. Therefore, an exit from Barca is ‘not completely ruled out’, which could occur depending on circumstances.
Cadena Ser only discuss Barca and Dest’s stance on a potential transfer this summer and they don’t mention Chelsea or any other club that would want to sign him.
