Liverpool make contact over right-back signing
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It’s set to be yet another important transfer window for Liverpool FC despite the record outlay in the summer of 2025. Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool’s right-back department looks increasingly likely to need reinforcement in the coming months, with doubts emerging over both Conor Bradley’s reliability and Jeremie Frimpong’s suitability.Bradley’s season was interrupted by a series of fitness issues that raised questions about how heavily Liverpool can lean on him across a full campaign.
His start to the 2025/26 campaign was inhibited by injury before suffering a season-ending knee injury in January.Meanwhile Frimpong, signed to add explosive pace and attacking threat down the flank, has endured his own physical problems.He has missed large spells with recurring hamstring issues and minor knocks that have made it difficult for him to build continuity, while there have also been concerns about how his game translates to Liverpool’s defensive demands. Even when available, Frimpong has struggled to truly convince.Against this backdrop, reports from Italy suggest Liverpool are once again turning to a familiar name: Denzel Dumfries.According to FcInterNews, the Reds have made contact with the representatives of the Inter and Netherlands right-back to reiterate their interest and keep their position warm ahead of the summer window.Liverpool first explored a move for the Inter Milan right-back late in the January window, when Jeremie Frimpong suffered a hamstring injury during a Champions League win over Qarabag.Even so, a deal still feels like a stretch.
Liverpool’s recruitment has skewed heavily towards players in the 20–25 age bracket with room to grow in value and performance, whereas Dumfries would be closing in on 30 by the time any move materialised.Nevertheless, the amount of noise around his name suggests there is no smoke without fire.Barcelona is also credited with serious admiration for Dumfries, with their interest linked to the potential sale of Jules Kounde for a substantial fee.Should the Catalan side manage to generate the necessary funds, Dumfries could reportedly be elevated to the status of a concrete target.