Leeds: 'Give it a go' - Marsch told to pursue £75m talent with 'huge ambition'

Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch should look to lure Barcelona full-back Sergino Dest to Elland Road ‘if he has got any pull over him’, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Marsch was appointed as the Whites’ chief just 24 hours after Marcelo Bielsa’s sacking and the American will be given his first opportunity to splash the cash when the window reopens in the summer.

According to TEAMtalk, Marsch is looking to bring two of his fellow countrymen to Elland Road at the end of the season, with them being Brenden Aaronson and Sergino Dest.

The report suggests 17-cap United States international Dest could be made available for transfer after falling down the pecking order at Barcelona.

Dest has not made a La Liga start since February and is currently on the sidelines through injury, hampering his chances of reigniting his Nou Camp career under head coach Xavi.

It is understood that those working behind-the-scenes at Leeds believe the 21-year-old would be an excellent addition to their squad.

Spanish sources have claimed Barcelona have considered offering Dest as part of a potential deal which would see Whites favourite Raphinha head in the opposite direction when the window reopens.

The right-back could otherwise head to the Bundesliga if he fails to remain at the Nou Camp or set off for Elland Road as his current employers are willing to sanction his departure to Bayern Munich if Robert Lewandowski joins the Catalan giants.

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Jones has questioned whether Marsch, with his American influence, could sway Dest towards joining Leeds in the summer.

The transfer insider feels the Whites boss should strengthen his interest if it becomes clear that a deal