Transfer News

MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly contacted Denzel Dumfries over a potential transfer from Inter Milan.Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag’s main priority was believed to be getting a replacement for sacked striker Cristiano Ronaldo when the January transfer window opens.
Denzel Dumfries is wanted by Manchester United boss Erik ten HagCredit: Getty
PSV Eindhoven’s £60m-rated attacker Cody Gakpo, 23, is one of his top transfer targets.
And his three goals at the World Cup for Holland have proven that he can do it on the big stage.
Ten Hag has been promised massive funds to rebuild United  – despite plans by the Glazers to sell the Red Devils – and it now appears his forward line is not the only thing he wants to bolster.
Corriere dello Sport are claiming that he has “directly” requested that the club target fight-back Dumfries.
READ MORE ON MAN UTD
The 26-year-old ace shone for the Netherlands at the World Cup and has impressed at the San Siro since his arrival from PSV in 2021.
Ten Hag has used Diogo Dalot in the full-back position this term and likes the Portuguese man.
However, it is stated that he wants extra competition after failing to be convinced by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The report states that “he knows perfectly the characteristics”.
Most read in Football
FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
And even though he likes Dalot, Ten Hag wants someone different who is “more physical, more offensive, more inclined to score”.
Dumfries would not come cheaply, with the report also claiming that Inter would be looking for at least £43 million for the defender.
But that does not appear to be deterring United, who have allegedly already held talks with the player’s agent over a potential switch. More

MANCHESTER UNITED fans will not have been the only ones celebrating the Glazers’ decision to sell up.Erik ten Hag is likely to also have been rubbing his hands in glee — albeit in a far quieter fashion.
Erik ten Hag will be hoping to do business in the January transfer windowCredit: Reuters
Avram Glazer, left, and Joel Glazer, right, have declared an interest in selling the clubCredit: Getty
Not that the manager would ever suggest he wants to see the backs of his employers.
His happiness this Christmas will be about being certain he can barge back into the market in January — and keep buying beyond next month.
Ten Hag is confident controlling owners Joel and Avram Glazer will continue to stand by what they said as they made him the Man Utd boss.
But there could be even more cash to splash.
READ MORE ON MAN UTD
And whether the Glazers get the £6-9BILLION they want to sell out or simply bring in major new investment, it will be win-win for Ten Hag.
The Dutchman said: “I don’t speak to them that often. But I’ve met them and we spoke about how we will work together and how we are going to achieve our objectives.”
His No 1 objective is to end United’s Premier League title drought that stretches back to 2013.
Having spent almost £230million after arriving in July, Ten Hag knows there is still a chasm between United and the “noisy neighbours” at the Etihad.
Most read in Football
HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON THE WORLD CUP
Then there is a clutch of others such as Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and the growing force of Newcastle.
Ten Hag said: “I look at the competition around the Premier League, they all have the opportunity to invest. It’s a tough competition between seven or eight clubs.
“That’s a change in circumstances when you compare with five or ten years ago, so the competition is much tougher.
“Newcastle are coming, even West Ham. They have huge investment.
“Spurs definitely and then City and Liverpool. I don’t need to talk about them. Chelsea, I don’t need to talk about them.
“Quickly count seven or eight clubs that can compete in the league. Even at the bottom I don’t see weak teams — they’re all strong. It’s also about strategy, not just money.”
Global giants Amazon are considering buying the club, while Apple could take a bite out of the Theatre of Dreams.
Oldham-born chemicals magnate Sir Jim Ratcliffe — a lifelong United fan and worth a staggering £11bn — is also interested following a vain late bid to beat Todd Boehly to his £4.25bn capture of Chelsea.
Read More on The Sun
Any sale or investment at United is being overseen by The Raine Group, who conducted the Stamford Bridge business.
Ten Hag was assured the Glazers would keep their word by him when CEO Richard Arnold informed the ex-Ajax coach of their decision last month to “explore strategic alternatives to enhance the club’s growth”. More

ERIK TEN HAG has been promised massive funds to rebuild Manchester United  – despite plans by the Glazers to sell the club.Boss Ten Hag splashed out an incredible £230million last summer on Casemiro, Antony,  Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia.
Erik ten Hag will be given funds to strengthen his squadCredit: Getty
Portugal breakout star Goncalo Ramos is on United’s radarCredit: Getty
Cody Gakpo netted three at the World CupCredit: Getty
Christian Pulisic isn’t featuring as much as he’d like at ChelseaCredit: Getty
And he claims Old Trafford chiefs have vowed to give him “more money for this project.”
The club’s US owners, the Glazers, are willing to listen to offers, potentially bringing an end to their 17-year ownership.
But Dutchman Ten Hag had talks over the club’s financial future with chief executive Richard Arnold last month and revealed: “We spoke about the culture we want, about objectives and goals.
“He confirmed they won’t change.
READ MORE ON MAN UTD
“It will be even better because more money will become available for this project.
“I was informed by the club, I’m not talking with the owners about this issue.
“My information is that it will only be good things because there will be more investment, which is good.”
Ten Hag wants to bring in a replacement for sacked striker Cristiano Ronaldo when the January transfer window opens.
Most read in Football
HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON THE WORLD CUP
And Benfica’s Portuguese World Cup star front man Goncalo Ramos – who has a claimed staggering £103m release clause – tops his list.
PSV Eindhoven’s £60m-rated winger Cody Gakpo is also on his radar and there could also be a move for Chelsea attacker Christian Pulisic. More