Report – Arsenal weighing up a move for Barcelona defender

Gunners keen on summer swoop for Bellerin replacement

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona defender Sergino Dest in the summer transfer window. The Gunners are in the market for a new right-back following the departure of Hector Bellerin to Real Betis and have identified Dest as a potential target. The 21-year-old has struggled for regular playing time at Barcelona this season and is said to be keen on a move to the Premier League.

Dest has made just 12 appearances for Barcelona in all competitions this season, with only five of those coming in La Liga.

He has been linked with a move to Arsenal for several months, with the Gunners reportedly interested in signing him on loan in January. However, a deal failed to materialise and Dest remained at Barcelona.

Now, it seems that Arsenal are ready to make a move for Dest in the summer.

The Gunners are said to be preparing a bid for the defender and are confident of signing him. Dest is a versatile defender who can play at right-back or left-back. He is also comfortable playing in a more advanced role as a wing-back. His arrival would provide Arsenal with much-needed competition for places in defence.

Arsenal are not the only club interested in signing Dest. Bayern Munich are also said to be monitoring his situation, but Arsenal are believed to be in pole position to land the defender.

If Arsenal do sign Dest, it will be seen as a major coup for the club.

The defender is one of the most promising young players in Europe and would be a valuable addition to Mikel Arteta's squad.