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Aston Villa ‘interested’ in Manchester United target and Inter Milan full-back Denzel Dumfries
Premier League rivals Aston Villa are ‘interested’ in Manchester United target and Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries, according to InterLive (h/t Manchester Evening News).
The Holland international has been linked with a move to the Red Devils previously. Erik ten Hag wants to bolster the right-hand side of the defence in the upcoming transfer window.
For now, the Old Trafford side have held talks with the 27-year-old’s compatriot Jeremie Frimpong, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen. But the Manchester-based club have alternative options on their radar as well, with the Nerazzurri right-back on their list.
However, the Villans are also looking to acquire the services of Dumfries ahead of next summer. Unai Emery’s team have their eyes on the full-back’s teammate Marcelo Brozovic as well.
The former Villarreal manager’s arrival in the Lions’ dugout has turned their season around. They are now challenging for a place in the league table to get into a European competition in the upcoming campaign.
Dumfries is one of the best right-backs out there at the moment. The Holland international has made it to the Champions League semi-finals with Inter, beating AC Milan 2-1 in the first leg.
At United, Ten Hag has counted on Diogo Dalot for most of the season. The Portugal international had a brilliant first half of the 2022/23 campaign. But since the conclusion of the 2022 World Cup, the 23-year-old’s form has dipped a bit.
As a result, Aaron Wan-Bissaka has seen his game time increase. The former Crystal Palace star has forced his way into the gaffer’s plans after some impressive displays.
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However, the English national has fallen down the pecking order since the previous campaign. Therefore, it would not be a surprise to see him leave the Old Trafford side in the coming months. But it remains to be seen whether the Reed Devils will beat Villa to get a hold of Dumfries’ signature.
