Inter star Denzel Dumfries was hoping to join Man Utd
According to the Italian media Sports JournalInter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries was waiting Manchester United after rejecting a move to Aston Villa This summer.
The Red Devils made five important signings during the summer transfer window. Joshua Zirzkee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui and Manuel Ugarte signed for around £180m.
Sports Journal It is now claimed that intermediaries have been in contact with Manchester United over Dumfries, with the Dutch international keen to join the club after turning down Villa.
He Valued at £20 million The right-back had a 'preference for United', but the Red Devils did not consider that possibility. They ended up signing Mazraoui from Bayern, who had previously played under the United manager. Erik the Hag at Ajax.
Dumfries' contract with Inter expires next summer, but he is close to extending his stay with a renewal.
Financial decision
Dumfries has been much talked about since joining Inter from PSV Eindhoven. During his time in the Eredivisie, he played as a right-back, but has become accustomed to playing at right-back for the Serie A champions.
The 28-year-old has shown his quality on the ball in the final third of the pitch. He has made sweeping runs with regularity and has been a threat to opposing defenders with his quick distribution. He has also been effective in defence with his recoveries.
Despite the positives, United decided not to go ahead with that strategy. With Diogo Dalot being the regular option at right-back, the club were probably looking for a low-cost replacement in the wake of Aaron Wan-Bissaka's departure.
Mazraoui was signed on an initial contract 12.8 million pounds Bayern Munich. In the case of Dumfries, Inter were interested £25.3 million for his signature even though he had already entered the final year of his contract. They stood firm on that assessment.
Finances were probably one of the reasons behind United's decision to sign the player. There is also resale value to consider, as there is a greater chance of United recouping their investment in Mazraoui, who is younger than Dumfries (26).
Dumfries turned down the chance to play in the Champions League United did not want to make a bigger outlay for him and preferred Mazraoui, who has been under Ten Hag's orders for four years.
