Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries is reportedly set to leave the club this summer, with Newcastle United the current favourites to sign the Netherlands international.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the right-back is one of 11 players who could leave Inter in the transfer window, with Dumfries one of the names the Nerazzurri are banking on to bring in a huge transfer fee amid growing financial concerns around the club.
With La Repubblica reporting that Newcastle are interested in signing Dumfries and that the Magpies are leading the chase for the 26-year-old, a move could now be on for the £52m-rated fullback, especially with Inter now open to a sale this summer.
Indeed, Dumfries could provide a lot of much-needed depth in Newcastle’s squad down the right-flank, with the defender more than capable of competing with Kieran Trippier for the fullback position as well as starting in a more advanced role based on his sensational abilities.
Moreover, with Inter now open to Dumfries leaving the club, there’s a good chance that the former PSV star could be sold for a cheaper price than the initially reported £52m, a proposition that could appeal greatly to Newcastle despite their near-infinite pool of wealth.
Given Newcastle’s need for quality squad depth, signing Dumfries could be a fantastic step in the right direction for Howe, and Inter’s latest stance on the defender must inspire the Magpies to make a move for the Netherlands international, who could be a crucial new addition.
Newcastle must swoop with Dumfries now tipped to leave Inter
Newcastle’s summer window is already being tipped as one of the most important the club will likely experience in some time, with Howe tasked with bridging the gap between the Toon and Premier League big guns, and signing the likes of Dumfries should be exactly what the English coach plans to do.
Quality depth will be key in getting Newcastle to firmly break into the top-four conversation, and Dumfries set to leave Inter, a move for the defender seems likely for the St. James Park outlet, who need all the inter-squad competition they can get.
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