Barcelona hunts for Champions League runner-up

Barcelona have expressed interest in signing Inter Milan's key full-back Denzel Dumfries.

Barcelona interested in Dumfries.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona could sign Dumfries for just €25 million, which is the Dutch international's release clause at Inter Milan. However, no formal offer has been made yet.

The price is considered very suitable for Barcelona, a team that is facing financial difficulties and cannot spend too much on new contracts. Coach Hansi Flick is also planning to use a large part of the club's transfer budget this summer to recruit Nico Williams. In case of selling players that are no longer in the plan, Barcelona can increase the budget.

Dumfries was in fine form for Inter and Barcelona in the 2024/25 Champions League semi-finals. The Dutch international scored twice in a 3-3 draw in the first leg in Spain, before Inter won 4-3 in the second leg in Italy.

Dumfries has been Inter's star man under coach Simone Inzaghi. The 29-year-old has made 47 appearances and scored 11 goals in all competitions in the 2024/25 season. He is a complete defender, known for his powerful playing style and athleticism.

However, Goal fears Barcelona will find it difficult to finalise a deal for Dumfries before their pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea this month. Inter are also not keen on selling Dumfries as the team has just undergone a major change in coaching. The club's board wants to stabilise the squad soon under new coach Cristian Chivu.

Barca's 4 goals against Real On the night of May 11, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 4-3 in round 35, thereby touching the La Liga championship.

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