Manchester United cooling interest in Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries | OneFootball

Manchester United are expecting a busy summer with INEOS taking control of their first transfer window in charge of the sporting structure at the club.

The new minority owners will be in no doubt of the size of the rebuild required at Old Trafford after an appalling season from Erik ten Hag’s men.

Defensive issues have plagued United throughout the campaign and reinforcements at the back will be high on the to-do list for INEOS.

Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries was one of the names linked with bolstering United’s defensive options but a deal is now looking unlikely.

As reported by getfootball, Premier League rivals Aston Villa have emerged as favourites to sign the Dutchman.

Despite previous “intense” interest, United have now cooled their efforts to capture the 28-year-old.

Diogo Dalot has proved his worth at right-back this year, so-much-so that United can focus on other areas of the pitch that are in greater need of surgery.

This could leave the path clear for Villa to pounce, with Inter happy to do business at around €30 million.

A potential move to United “appealed” to Dumfries and it has been widely reported that he would be open to a move to the Premier League, although there is no confirmation on how interested he is in a move to the Midlands.

Villa are likely to secure Champions League football for next season, with Unai Emery enjoying an excellent season at the club. This could tempt Dumfries into a move.

United, on the other hand, have endured a torrid campaign and are facing a huge battle to secure any European football for next season.

Sunday’s limp defeat at home to Arsenal was another low point in Ten Hag’s second season that has left the former Ajax coach fighting for his future at the club.

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