According to Goal, Manchester United now want to sign Newcastle target Denzel Dumfries, which could help Crystal Palace.
What’s the story?
Well, Erik ten Hag is keen to bring a new right-back to Old Trafford, with doubts over the future of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
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Goal believe Dumfries – who spent time in the Netherlands with PSV Eindhoven during Ten Hag’s spell at Ajax – has now emerged as a target, despite only joining Inter last summer.
Diogo Dalot has been told he has a future at Manchester United under the Dutchman, although it seems he will not be trusted to start the 2022/23 campaign at right-back.
The news comes after Newcastle expressed an interest in signing Dumfries, along with his teammate at the San Siro, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, with a £51m double deal being considered by the Magpies.
In 45 appearances last season, the 26-year-old scored five goals, while also providing seven assists, which is an excellent return for a defender.
Manchester United could help Crystal Palace
In our view, if Ten Hag manages to bring Dumfries – who Inter paid €13.7m (£12m) for – to the Premier League, it could result in Wan-Bissaka returning to Selhurst Park with Crystal Palace.
It seems Ten Hag prefers Dalot, so if Dumfries is signed, it feels unlikely that the Red Devils will keep three right-backs in the squad, especially with Patrick Vieira eyeing a deal for the Eagles academy graduate.
If that deal does materialise, it is likely to be a loan at first, according to some outlets.
Vieira often rotated between Joel Ward and Nathaniel Clyne in the right-back department last season, so a standout candidate for that role is definitely required.
Keep an eye on this situation, as anything could happen this summer.
In other news, Dan Ashworth watched Newcastle target on Saturday, Magpies hope for £32m deal this week
