Exclusive: Liverpool plot move to sign right-back with £21.8m release clause
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(Credit: Imago) Liverpool plot move to sign Denzel Dumfries as Inter Milan release clause examined Mon 18 May 2026 12:45, UK Liverpool are plotting a move to sign Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries to solve their right-back situation, sources have told Football Insider.The 30-year-old has emerged on Arne Slot’s list of targets for the summer transfer window, with the Reds having been long-term admirers of him.Inter could be powerless to keep hold of the Netherlands international as he has a £21.8million release clause which becomes active throughout the month of July.Liverpool have had issues at right-back this season, with the club failing to find a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold and multiple injury concerns.Dumfries has long been linked with a move to Anfield, and they could finally act on that interest as Liverpool accelerate their summer transfer plans. ✈️ Liverpool Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Anfield boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Could Liverpool make a move for Denzel Dumfries?Football Insider exclusively revealed last summer that Liverpool turned down the chance to sign Dumfries in favour of sticking with Conor Bradley as their main right-back.However, Bradley has struggled with injuries this season, and the Jeremie Frimpong has done little to impress in his absence, forcing the Reds into the market.2025-26 StatsDenzel DumfriesConor BradleyJeremie FrimpongAppearances282134Starts201323Minutes Played177612091778Goals502Assists222Denzel Dumfries’ stats compared to Liverpool’s right-back options.
(via Transfermarkt)Dumfries has long been admired by a number of Premier League clubs, with both Man City and Man United having expressed an interest in the last year.However, Liverpool are now planning to move ahead of their rivals in the race and see his release clause as affordable, and could move to trigger it in July.This comes after Slot confessed he is planning to be busy in the transfer market after what has been a disappointing season as he aims to assess key areas of his squad.Why do Liverpool want a new right-back?Liverpool’s plan to sign a new right-back has come amid ongoing concerns about both Bradley and Frimpong in their bid to replace Alexander-Arnold.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider last month that Liverpool are “concerned” about Frimpong’s performances this season.Credit: ImagoThe Netherlands international has spent long spells out of the starting XI due to injury issues and concerns about his consistency when called upon.Frimpong’s inconsistency has been flagged as a major issue for the Reds this season and is a big part of why they have struggled to maintain any sense of form.Their concerns, alongside a long-term injury to Bradley, are expected to force the Reds back into the transfer market to bolster the position this summer. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.