Manchester United Inter Milan could finally sign star Denzel Dumfries in a swap deal this summer with initial talks already underway, according to the transfer expert David Ornstein.
The Red Devils have signed Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro to reinforce their forward line and defensive department respectively so far this transfer window.
But, Erik the Hag He is said to be keen to bring in more reinforcements before the start of next season and the engine room is mentioned as one of those positions.
On top of that, United are said to be considering signing a new left-back and a right-back. However, the Red Devils need to raise funds by selling some stars before reinforcing the desired areas.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who has entered the final year of his current contract, has been linked with a possible exit from the club and West Ham The lady was suggested as a possible suitor for him. However, when writing in The athletic, Ornstein has reported that the Englishman has decided to reject a move to the Hammers as he is interested in joining Inter Milan.
Dumfries to Manchester United
The journalist further claims that intermediate talks have already taken place over a potential swap deal, which would see Wan-Bissaka move to the Giuseppe Meazza and Dumfries sign for Man Utd.
However, Ornstein He also mentions that this deal is not yet advanced and it will now be interesting to see if the two clubs eventually come to an agreement on this move. Dumfries is valued at around £20m for Transfer market While the same outlet values Wan-Bissaka at just under £17m, so a swap deal could be relatively straightforward if all parties are keen to reach an agreement.
Following the arrival of Ten Hag as manager, Man Utd have been linked with a move to Dumfries over the last few transfer windows, but have yet to make a concrete approach to sign him.
The Dutch international has enjoyed success with Inter in recent years, helping his side win the Scudetto last season and also guiding them to the final. Champions League in the 2022/23 season before losing to Manchester City.
Dumfries, standing at 1.88m tall, is a talented player and would add depth to Manchester United's backline if signed. However, the Dutchman would not be an upgrade on Wan-Bissaka and therefore the record Premier league The champions would do better to explore other options to reinforce their right-back position.
However, it will be interesting to see if Manchester United ultimately decide to sign the Dutchman in a swap deal in this transfer window.