Man Utd in negotiations to sign Denzel Dumfries

Carlo Garganese

• Updated: 14 Feb 2023 13:31 GMT
• 3 min read

Manchester United are in negotiations to sign Inter Milan wing-back Denzel Dumfries, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport.

Erik ten Hag has made the signing of a new starting right-back one of his priorities for the summer transfer window.

United have opened talks to sign Dumfries from Inter, who are willing to sell the Dutchman.

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Dumfries has made it clear that he would like to move to the Premier League and there isn’t expected to be any problem in coming to an agreement over his contract and salary.

Inter are asking for a transfer fee of at least €50 million in order to sell Dumfries.

They have lined up Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich as a possible replacement for Dumfries.

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.

Chelsea have also been linked to making a move for Dumfries.

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.

This term has been more difficult for Dumfries, who has not been a first-team player in recent months.

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

They need to make a transfer profit of €60m by the end of the financial year on June 30, and Dumfries is one of the few players who can raise the cash required to reach that amount.