Netherlands' Denzel Dumfries scores their third goal
Manchester United are still interested in making a move for Inter Milan and Netherlands right-back Denzel Dumfries, according to a transfer report from Italy.
The Lowdown: Man United linked with Dumfries
Erik ten Hag is still on the lookout for possible new signings in the January and summer transfer windows, as he looks to take his squad up another gear.
One player who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford is Dumfries, who caught the eye with some impressive performances for Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup. The 26-year-old scored once and registered two assists in Qatar, helping his country to reach the quarter-finals in the process.
The Latest: Man United ‘alive’ to Dumfries’ situation
According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, United are still eyeing up a potential move for Dumfries and are ‘alive’ to the current situation.
Chelsea and Bayern Munich are also mentioned in the report, with the Inter Milan defender potentially looking for a fresh challenge. His club are already on the lookout for a potential successor, with the report linking the Nerazzurri with Tajon Buchanan to come in and take his place at San Siro.
The Verdict: Wan-Bissaka replacement?
Dumfries could be an astute prospective signing by United, with the Dutchman providing competition for Diogo Dalot at right-back and acting as an upgrade on Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who has just one assist this season in all competitions compared to Dumfries’ two goals and three assists.
The Inter right-back offers much more going forward than his English counterpart, with more shots, shot-creating actions and goal-creating actions per 90 minutes and more crosses and progressive passes than Wan-Bissaka (as per FBref).
Dumfries’ attacking prowess is hugely impressive, having racked up 43 assists in his club career, and the only stumbling block is whether or not he would be happy being a squad player at Old Trafford if he doesn’t go straight into Ten Hag’s starting XI.
He has been praised by Micah Richards for his ‘breathless‘ all-action style of play , and the £55k-per-week defender would provide depth and attacking thrust to a United squad which is improving all the time under their current boss.
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