Denzel Dumfries has been linked with a move away from Inter Milan ahead the summer transfer window, and he is heading to Real Madrid.
The 30-year-old defender has also been linked with Liverpool, but it seems he has chosen to move to Spain, according to Fabrizio Romano. It is no secret that Liverpool need more quality in the right-back department despite signing Jeremie Frimpong last summer, and the Inter Milan defender could have been a very useful option in the short term.
The Dutchman is at the peak of his powers, and he would have added quality and experience to the team amid Fabrizio Romano’s reports of an interest. Liverpool have two right-backs at their disposal, but Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong have struggled with persistent fitness issues. They need someone with more availability and experience.
The 30-year-old Netherlands international could have been the ideal option for them, but he has chosen to join Real Madrid instead. The player will cost around €20 million this summer. Liverpool were also interested in signing the defender back in January.
Real Madrid also need more depth in their right-back department, particularly after Dani Carvajal ended his time with the Spanish club. Trent Alexander-Arnold was signed last summer, but he has not lived up to expectations and has struggled for regular game time. Dumfries, with his experience, could become a regular starter ahead of the Englishman next season.
The opportunity to play for the biggest club in the world will be exciting for the 30-year-old defender. It is no surprise that he has chosen them over Liverpool. Real Madrid will be hoping to challenge for major trophies next season, and he will want to be a part of their project.
Liverpool need defensive additions
On the other hand, Liverpool need to bring in a right-back before the summer transfer window closes. The Reds were keen on signing Dumfries for a long time, but they must look elsewhere now. They will also need to add more depth to the central defence, especially after the departure of Ibrahima Konate.
The Reds endured a frustrating 2025/26 campaign, and they have already lost Andrew Robertson and Konate as free agents. They will need to invest in multiple defenders during the summer transfer window.
