Barcelona Plans Move for Inter's Denzel Dumfries Amid Player Rift Reports

Barcelona have shown renewed interest in signing Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries, who possesses a €25 million release clause valid until mid-July, making him an attractive transfer target amid Barcelona's need for a reliable right-back. Dumfries, a key player for Inter and the Netherlands, scored 11 goals and provided multiple assists last season, impressing in the Champions League semi-finals against Barcelona. However, Barcelona's financial constraints and ongoing negotiations for Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams may delay a formal offer for Dumfries until they manage player exits and finalize other deals. Meanwhile, Inter faces internal challenges, including rumored tensions between players Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez, though they hope to retain both unless Thuram's €85 million release clause is met. No official bids have been made yet, but Barcelona sees Dumfries as a valuable option compared to their current right-back depth, especially given Jules Kounde's high usage and injury risk. The situation remains fluid as the summer transfer window progresses.