Chelsea FC are considering a swoop for FC Barcelona defender Sergino Dest, according to a report in Spain.

The Daily Express is reporting that the 21-year-old’s future is up in the air following his struggles to cement a regular starting spot in the FC Barcelona team since Xavi’s appointment as manager.

The same article states that Dest featured heavily under Xavi’s predecessor Ronald Koeman but the United States international could look to leave in order to secure a fresh start elsewhere.

According to the same story, Chelsea FC are looking to bolster their defence considering Thomas Tuchel is facing a lot of uncertainty in his backline.

The article highlights that Andreas Christensen, Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta and Thiago Silva are all set to become free agents at the end of the 2021-22 Premier League season unless they pen new deals before then.

The Daily Express suggest that Dest could appeal to Tuchel because the United States international can play on the left and on the right so would bring versatility to the Chelsea FC squad.

The article highlights that the Blues are looking to sign cover for Ben Chilwell after the England international sustained a serious injury in November.

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