Man Utd 'explore' seventh summer signing that would give Erik ten Hag another reunion

Manchester United could be close to making their seventh signing this summer following the arrival of Martin Dubravka, with reports linking Erik ten Hag's side with a move for Barcelona right-back Sergino Dest. The American played under the Red Devils boss at Ajax and United could swoop in for him with Aaron Wan-Bissaka potentially leaving Old Trafford this summer.

claim that United are exploring the possibility of signing the 21-year-old late in the transfer window, and if they are able to complete a deal it would open the door for Wan-Bissaka to leave after being fell into the order pecking at the club. West Ham and Crystal Palace are said to be interested in the 24-year-old.

Ten Hag has already brought Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia to Old Trafford this summer and has also struck a deal with Ajax to sign winger Antony in an £84m deal pounds, as they also hope to compete with David De Gea by signing Newcastle keeper Dubravka before the transfer window closes on Thursday. The stopper passes a medical examination to join the club.

Wan-Bissaka has played just four minutes of Premier League football this season, with Ten Hag favoring Diogo Dalot at right-back, and the defender who United paid £50million to sign in 2019 could yet to return to Selhurst Park this summer.

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Barcelona are looking to raise funds this summer after completing the signings of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Jules Kounde, Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen, and Dest could be one of the players making way after struggling for time to game under Xavi.

Asked about Dest's future, having failed to feature for the Catalan club in La Liga this season, Xavi offered a straightforward six-word answer. "He knows what the situation is," the Barcelona boss said.

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