Barcelona monitoring Inter Milan full-back Denzel Dumfries | OneFootball

Barcelona are reportedly monitoring Inter Milan wing-back Denzel Dumfries ahead of a potential move this summer (h/t journalist Fabrizio Romano).

The Dutch international has a €25 million release clause valid until mid-July, which could attract more suitors.

A right-back is on Barca’s wishlist in the summer transfer window due to the lack of a reliable back-up for Jules Kounde.

The Frenchman featured in 53 games in all competitions last season. Hansi Flick’s overreliance on Kounde led to his hamstring injury, which resulted in him missing the final few games.

Eric Garcia stepped up in Kounde’s absence. Despite being a centre-back, the Spaniard produced some excellent performances in big games against Inter Milan and Real Madrid.

Dumfries is regarded as one of the best full-backs in Europe, displaying incredible consistency for Inter and the Netherlands national team.

The 29-year-old bagged 11 goals and six assists last season, playing a key role in Inter’s runners-up finish in the Champions League.

He proved to be a nemesis for Barca in the semi-final, netting two goals and three assists across two legs.

While Dumfries’ cut-price transfer fee presents a great opportunity, Barca’s financial woes could hamper their chances of signing him.

Moreover, their focus is currently on Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.

The Blaugrana have a verbal agreement in place with the Spanish international, but uncertainty still surrounds the deal.

Despite La Liga president Javier Tebas’ continuous warnings about Financial Fair Play, Barca remain hopeful of paying his €58m release clause.

A deal for Dumfries will only be possible after sorting out the move for Williams and offloading some players.