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title: "Manchester United: Denzel Dumfries could be enticed to Old Trafford"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-premier-league-denzel-dumfries-transfers-news-updates/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2023-02-20T13:41:01Z"
modified: "2023-02-20T13:41:01Z"
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# Manchester United: Denzel Dumfries could be enticed to Old Trafford

**[Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/) boss [Erik ten Hag](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/erik-ten-hag/) could entice Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries to Old Trafford this summer, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.**

### The Lowdown: Dumfries profiled

The 26-year-old wing-back enjoyed a brilliant 2022 [World Cup](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/world-cup-2022/) with the Netherlands at the end of last year, helping them reach the quarter-finals of the competition.

Dumfries [scored once and assisted twice](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/322153/Show/Denzel-Dumfries) from his advanced wing-back role, providing energy down the flank and further enhancing his reputation.

Meanwhile, at Inter, the Dutchman has made 20 appearances in Serie A this season, as well as five in the Champions League, proving to be an important figure following a move from PSV, where he racked up [36](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/denzel-dumfries/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/321528) goal involvements from [124](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/denzel-dumfries/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/321528) appearances.

### The Latest: United backed to make move

Speaking to [*Give Me Sport*](https://www.givemesport.com/man-utd-transfer-news-ten-hag-persuade-buccaneering-45m-star-old-trafford/), O’Rourke said Dumfries is a long-term target and Ten Hag could personally drive the move to convince the player to join:

> “I think it can only help that there is a Dutchman in charge of Manchester United and that could maybe help persuade Denzel Dumfries to make the move to Old Trafford.
>
> “He’s been a long-term target for Manchester United in recent seasons. He is a real buccaneering right-back who loves to attack. He looks like he’s got all the attributes to be a success in the Premier League with the style of play that he has.”

### The Verdict: Shrewd summer signing

Dumfries has indeed been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/man-united-red-devils-premier-league-denzel-dumfries-transfer-news-updates/) with a move to United in the recent past and he is someone who could be a really shrewd addition, coming in as an upgrade on Aaron Wan-Bissaka, should he depart.

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The Inter man was [hailed](https://www.teamtalk.com/tottenham-hotspur/denzel-dumfries-praised-expert-breathless-world-cup-performance-heightening-spurs-interest) as a ‘breathless’ player by Micah Richards during the World Cup and he would bring more attacking thrust than both Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot.

That is highlighted by a tally of [44 assists and 29 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/denzel-dumfries/alletore/spieler/321528) during his club career, whereas Dalot has [scored just twice](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/diogo-dalot/alletore/spieler/357147) in 91 appearances for United, for example.

Dumfries may feel that this summer is the right time for a new challenge and he is exactly the type of player who could help United find another gear, adding squad depth, experience and end product.