Koeman reveals latest on Dest move and Dembélé reports

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Lewis Ambrose·30 September 2020

Koeman reveals latest on Dest move and Dembélé reports

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has confirmed the imminent arrival of defender Sergiño Dest.

The Ajax right-back has arrived in Barcelona and the manager confirmed his medical is underway on Wednesday.

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Ronald Koeman: “Sergiño Dest is undergoing a medical examination. It is important to have young players for the future of this club” #Transfers 🔥🇺🇸🚨
– Wednesday, 30 September 2020

A contract is yet to be signed but the USMNT international is set to replace right-back Nélson Semedo at the club. Semedo completed a move to Wolves earlier this month.

Koeman also responded to reports that Ousmane Dembélé will leave Camp Nou.

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The Dutchman admitted the winger’s future is up to the player and the club but insisted he is counting on him for the new season.

Ronald Koeman on Dembelé: "I'm going to count on him, he was very good during the first weeks, he had a downturn last week. He trained well today and I'm counting on him. But these are the decisions of the club and the player" #Transfers ⚡️🇫🇷
– Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Dembélé has been linked with a move to Manchester United. The Premier League giants are reportedly interested in a loan deal as they look for alternatives to Jadon Sancho.