Blues Eyeing a Right-Back
Chelsea has reportedly stepped up their interest in Denzel Dumfries, a key target for Arsenal. The club is looking to reinforce their right-back position.
Reece James, despite reaching the same number of Premier League appearances as last season, continues to face injury problems. There are also rumors about Malo Gusto potentially leaving Stamford Bridge, making a new right-back a priority for the summer transfer window. Chelsea has identified potential targets to fill this role.
While Chelsea has discussed a move for Flamengo’s young right-back Wesley Franca, they are also considering players with more top-level experience.
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According to reports from Spain, Chelsea’s interest in Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries has intensified. They are actively pursuing the right-back, but face competition for his signature from Manchester United and Arsenal. Arsenal is particularly keen on Dumfries, viewing him as a crucial addition to strengthen their right-back options.
Denzel Dumfries in action
Dumfries is likely to leave Inter this summer. The Italian club has set a €50m (£42m) price tag, making him an accessible option for Premier League clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal.
| Fixture | Date |
|---|---|
| Arsenal (a) | March 16th |
| Tottenham Hotspur (h) | April 3rd |
| Brentford (a) | April 6th |
| Ipswich Town (h) | April 12th |
| Fulham (a) | April 19th |
‘Big Star’ Dumfries Impressing for Club and Country
Denzel Dumfries, with 63 caps for the Netherlands, has been praised by Rafael van der Vaart as a ‘big star’ and ‘really our very best player at the moment’. Van der Vaart highlighted Dumfries’ significant contribution with assists and his constant movement on the field.
“Dumfries is our big star. He is really our very best player at the moment, he’s involved in everything. He has provided seven assists in the last seven games, but it could have been even more. He is always on the move. A really great player.’
Dumfries has also demonstrated defensive prowess for Inter Milan, notably in the 2023 Champions League semi-final against AC Milan.
Despite Chelsea’s existing right-back options, Reece James’s recurring injuries necessitate considering a reliable alternative. Dumfries, with his proven top-level experience, emerges as a sensible target for Chelsea this summer.
Vihaan Mehrotra