‘Race is open’: 26-year-old hires new agents to try secure transfer after links to Chelsea – Romano

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Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries has recently hired new agents.

He claimed on Twitter that the 26-year-old is looking to get a move away from the Serie A club this summer.

Chelsea have previously been strongly linked with a move for the full-back, with his abilities in the attacking phase of the game highlighted as his real strengths.

This is a trait in particular the club have been unable to replace when current first choice Reece James has been injured. Unfortunately, this situation is becoming more and more regular.

Dumfries used the World Cup as a platform to show what he can do, after he missed out on his transfer in the summer transfer window before.

He certainly took this chance, notably running the show in Netherlands’ victory over USA in the Round of 16.

Dumfries wants PL move

Now, it appears he is again looking for a transfer in the upcoming window, with Romano claiming the Premier League is his desired destination.

He said: “Dutch right back Denzel Dumfries joins Wasserman agency — he’s expected to look for new club in the summer after links with Chelsea and Man United in July and January.

“Premier League would be his favourite option but the race is open, nothing is concrete yet.”

A move to Stamford Bridge now looks far less likely than before after the Blues secured the signing of Malo Gusto from Lyon.

Despite the Ligue 1 club and their president being extremely unhappy with the deal, the youngster will join up with the Blues ahead of next season and provide better competition and cover for James.

Dumfries may have to look elsewhere in England if he is to secure the move he so desperately wants.