An insight into the updated plans of the powers that be at Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven for on-loan Barcelona defender Sergiño Dest has today been forthcoming.
The info comes courtesy of Diario Sport, and points towards the Eredivisie champions as having revised their plan.
Dest, for his part, is in the midst of what has proven to be a hugely productive loan stint in the Netherlands.
After linking up with PSV last summer, the United States international quickly went about establishing himself as a key member of Peter Bosz’s backline.
All told, Dest has racked up 37 appearances across all competitions, chipping in with two goals and an impressive seven assists along the way.
The plan of the PSV brass, in turn, had long been to make the full-back’s move a permanent one in the summer, to keep Dest at the club for years to come.
This was until last month, when it was revealed that the 23-year-old had suffered a serious injury in training.
Ruled out until 2025 with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, Dest’s continuity in Eindhoven was therefore thrown firmly up in the air.
Reports across the day to date have pointed towards a decision as having been reached behind the scenes at The Philips Stadion, with PSV set to turn their €10 million option to buy down.
The situation for a Barcelona outfit in desperate need of funds, however, may not be quite as unsalvageable as first thought.
This comes amid claims on the part of Sport that, though Dest will return to Catalunya in the summer, PSV remain keen on his signature.
The Dutch champions will be keeping a close eye on the recovery of the former Ajax man over the months ahead, with a view to bringing him back to the club down the line, potentially as early as January of 2025.
At this point, Barcelona could in turn secure their sorely-needed financial boost.
Conor Laird | GSFN
