Man Utd dump duo for Serie A star

Carlo Garganese

• Updated: 31 Oct 2023 09:43 GMT
• 3 min read

Manchester United have renewed their interest in Denzel Dumfries, according to Calciomercato.

Erik ten Hag is reported to have given up on current right-back options Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, due to constant injury problems.

Ten Hag has made the signing of a new starting right-back one of his priorities going into 2024.

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He has now returned to Dumfries, who was previously a target last season.

United were reportedly in negotiations to sign Inter wing-back Dumfries ahead of the 2023 summer transfer window.

Inter were willing to sell the Dutchman.and asked for a transfer fee of at least €50 million in order to sell Dumfries.

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However, United were not prepared to pay this amount and the deal never happened.

Inter would certainly ask for at least this transfer fee - if not more - in 2024 as he is currently enjoying a brilliant season.

He has been the standout player in his position in Serie A, managing two goals and seven assists in all competitions for club and country.

Dumfries was one of the best right wing-backs at the recent 2022 World Cup, playing a key role in Holland’s journey to the quarter-finals where they only went out on penalties to Argentina.

The 26-year-old scored one goal and grabbed two assists and was a constant force up and down the right flank in Louis van Gaal’s team.

Dumfries is physically suited to the Premier League as he boasts strength, stamina, speed, aerial ability and has a goal threat.

Dumfries at Inter

Dumfries joined Inter from PSV in the summer of 2021 after a successful Euro 2020 and enjoyed an excellent first season at the club.

He scored five goals and provided six assists for the Nerazzurri as they won two trophies and finished second in Serie A.

Last term was more difficult for Dumfries, but he still played an important role as they reached the Champions League final. This season he has been back to his best.

Inter need to sacrifice at least one valuable player for financial reasons each summer.

For this reason, selling Dumfries cannot be ruled out next summer. However, a sale in January is almost impossible.