Real Madrid are closing in on their third signing of the summer, with Inter wing-back Denzel Dumfries set to join the Spanish giants for €20 million.
Dumfries to Madrid: Dutch Star Agrees Three-Year Deal as Mourinho Gets His Man
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Cadena Cope, Real Madrid have already agreed personal terms with the Dutch international.
Spanish outlet El Chiringuito adds that the offer includes a three-season contract, and manager José Mourinho has approved the move.
Los Blancos have now formally informed Inter that they will trigger Dumfries’ €20m release clause to complete the transfer.
However, all deals remain subject to Florentino Pérez being re-elected as club president this Sunday.
Dumfries brings a radically different skillset compared to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has also been linked with the club.
The 29-year-old Dutchman does not offer defensive solidity and performs best as a wing-back in a back-five system. But his attacking thrust makes him a dangerous weapon.
Dumfries loves to hit the by-line and burst into the penalty area. For a Mourinho side that thrives on counter-attacks, he could prove lethal.
The Dumfries deal marks the third reinforcement Real Madrid intend to secure. The club also plans to activate their €9m buyback option for Nico Paz at Como.
Additionally, they have reportedly reached an agreement with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, who will arrive as a free agent after the Frenchman’s exit from Anfield was announced recently.
Mourinho wants two central defenders to strengthen his backline, and Konate represents the first of those arrivals. With Dumfries now set to join, Real Madrid are moving swiftly to reshape their squad for next season.
