According to Calciomercato, super-agent Jorge Mendes offered the 29-year-old this summer to Barcelona with previous reports that revealed that he had a release clause of € 25 million in his Inter Milan contract.
Barcelona was supposed to make the move, but has since taken over, instead prioritizing a new contract for Kounde, 26.
Pep Guardiola would like to take the French international to the Premier League while he continues to look for a replacement for Kyle Walker.
Dumfries played a key role for Inter last season, scored 11 goals and offered five assists in his 47 games in all games when they reached the Champions League final.