Barcelona is expected to start their efforts to sign a new defender, now a deal for Marcus Rashford has been closed. In particular, head coach Hansi Flick would like a new right back to offer Jules Kounde competition, and an option that the Catalans have considered in recent weeks is Denzel Dumfries.
Dumfries, who terrorized Barcelona during their Champions League semi-final defeat against Inter last season, can be signed for € 25 million, according to a release clause in his contract. However, this is only active until the end of July, so there is the time to take him to Catalonia.
And according to Intersport Director Piero Ausilio (via football Italia), Barcelona de Nerazzurri still has an approach to Dumfries.
“No, we have received nothing from them, there has never been anything in it. I can confirm that there is a release clause that was introduced during a difficult moment, but in my opinion we did well to protect the club's heritage.
“We renewed his contract at a time when there was the sincere risk of losing him as a free agent. I can assure you that the clause scared you much more than it is. Inter is relaxed and he is happy to stay.”
Time is not on the side of Barcelona when it comes to their interest in Dumfries. The upcoming arrival of Rashford means that it is almost impossible for someone else to participate before existing players leave, since a considerable salary space must be released to register the Manchester United -man, as well as Joan Garcia, with La Liga.
It would be a surprise to see Barcelona Dumfries signed, so it is understandable that Inter is relaxed about the situation. However, you can never say in these situations.