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Barcelona drop Denzel Dumfries interest despite Inter star's approach with Catalan side fighting to keep Man City target Jules Kounde

<p>According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/liste/inter-dumfries-proposto-al-barcellona-che-frena-c-e-gia-kounde/bltcf3e75aaf61421a4#cs06f3a99e58cde274" target="_blank"><em>Calciomercato</em></a>, agent Jorge Mendes offered Dumfries to Barcelona in a summer proposal, but the club have declined to move forward with the deal. While <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-inter-champions-league-denzel-dumfries-full-back-release-clause/blt605e7b32edb43437" target="_blank">the Dutchman was once on Barca’s radar</a>, the Catalans have chosen not to act, largely due to their confidence in Kounde, who is set to remain their primary right-back.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Dumfries is reportedly available for just €25 million (£21m/$29m) due to a temporary release clause that expires at the end of the month. Yet, with<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-city-rule-out-tino-livramento-pep-guardiola-move-barcelona-jules-kounde-selling-kyle-walker/bltd10aca356388d183#csd1166f7bbf387467" target="_blank"> City circling Kounde</a>, the Blaugrana are instead working on convincing the France international to sign a new contract and join their bid to retain their La Liga crown. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Dutch international Dumfries has been a key figure for Inter, recording 22 goals and 26 assists in 179 appearances since joining from PSV for around €15m in 2021. He renewed his contract until 2028 and reportedly earns €4m net per year.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Unless Barcelona face a sudden departure or bid for Kounde, they are unlikely to revisit Dumfries. Their focus remains on keeping their current defensive core intact. City’s interest in Kounde could force Barcelona to act fast in securing a new contract to ward off any serious advances before the transfer window closes.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

Barcelona drop Denzel Dumfries interest despite Inter star's approach with Catalan side fighting to keep Man City target Jules Kounde | Goal.com

Barcelona have turned down a proposal to sign Denzel Dumfries, opting to focus on keeping Jules Kounde despite interest from Manchester City.