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Manchester United, Arsenal to battle for Denzel Dumfries?

Man United, Arsenal to battle for Denzel Dumfries?
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Manchester United and Arsenal could go head-to-head for the signature of Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries, according to a report.

Manchester United and Arsenal could reportedly go head-to-head for the signature of Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries during this summer's transfer window.

The 26-year-old has again been an important player for Inter during the 2022-23 campaign, featuring on 26 occasions in all competitions, contributing two goals and three assists in the process.

However, the Netherlands international has only featured in two of his side's last five Serie A matches, while he has only completed 90 minutes in the league on one occasion since the start of October.

Dumfries has a contract at San Siro until June 2025, but there is currently widespread speculation surrounding his future with the Italian giants.

Chelsea are said to be admirers of the Dutchman, but according to Fichajes, the strongest interest from the Premier League is coming from Man United and Arsenal.

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

The report claims that Inter are under pressure to sell this summer due to their financial problems, and Dumfries is regarded as a player capable of raising a healthy transfer fee.

A recent report claimed that Man United had been told that they would be able to sign the defender during this summer's transfer window for a fee of between €40m (£35m) and €50m (£44m).

Dumfries arrived at Inter from PSV Eindhoven in August 2021, and he has represented the Italian side on 71 occasions, contributing seven goals and 10 assists in the process.

Man United are expected to move for a new right-back this summer despite Aaron Wan-Bissaka's form over the last couple of months, with the Englishman impressing in the absence of Diogo Dalot, who has struggled with a hamstring issue since the 2022 World Cup.

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

Wan-Bissaka could allegedly still leave Old Trafford this summer, but Dalot is expected to sign a new long-term deal, with Dumfries potentially being brought in as competition for the Portuguese.

Arsenal, meanwhile, have largely used Ben White as a right-back this season, while Takehiro Tomiyasu is also an option for Mikel Arteta in that area of the field.

However, the Gunners are believed to be keen to sign a specialist in that position this summer.

Dumfries started his professional career with Sparta Rotterdam, spending three years with the club before moving to Heerenveen, where he played for just one season before arriving at PSV.

The defender has also been capped on 42 occasions by the Netherlands, including five appearances at the 2022 World Cup, with Holland reaching the quarter-finals of the competition.

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