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Manchester United step up interest in Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries?

By Ben Sully | 12 February 2023

Manchester United step up interest in Dumfries?

Manchester United are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries, who is being linked with a move to the Premier League.

Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries.

The Red Devils currently have Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as their two main right-back options, but the latter was linked with a move away in January.

However, Dalot's recent injury issues allowed Wan-Bissaka to enjoy a run of games in the side, ensuring he remained at Old Trafford when the transfer window shut.

Although Wan-Bissaka has started seven of United's nine Premier League matches since the World Cup break, his future at the club is still uncertain.

As a result, the Red Devils are considering the possibility of signing a new right-back in the summer, and Dumfries has been identified as a potential option.

Netherlands' Denzel Dumfries and Ecuador's Piero Hincapie in action at the World Cup on November 25, 2022. © Reuters

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via Sport Witness, Man United are now stepping up their efforts to sign the 26-year-old.

The player's agents are believed to be keen on a transfer and discussions with Man United are ramping up.

Dumfries, who is under contract until June 2025, has contributed two goals and three assists in 25 appearances for Inter this term.

Inter have already identified Bayern Munich full-back Noussair Mazraoui as a replacement if Dumfries does leave the club in the summer.

Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries celebrates scoring their first goal on March 19, 2022 © Reuters

Mazraoui has fallen down the pecking order following the arrival of Joao Cancelo from Manchester City, and if the Portugal international makes his loan move a permanent one, then the Bavarians may allow Mazraoui to leave.

Chelsea have also been linked with Dumfries, and a recent report claimed that they were prepared to offer Trevoh Chalobah in a swap deal.

However, Inter are not willing to accept such an offer, as they are only interested in a 'cash only' deal', as they need the funds to make a significant bid for Mazraoui.

Inter will not accept an offer lower than €50m (£44m), and they are now believed to be waiting for any offers.