Report: Liverpool still want to sign 'relentless' former target and could now get him for just £22m

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Liverpool reportedly retain their interest in Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries after being rebuffed during the January transfer window.The Reds were claimed to have enquired about a deal for the Dutchman late in the window after losing both Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley to injury.Inter dismissed the notion of Dumfries leaving, with the 29-year-old coming back from a three-month lay-off. Discuss: Liverpool sacking Aaron Briggs saved their season They've been SO much better since he left… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA Dumfries made his return in midweek against Bodo/Glimt, and with Liverpool still hoping to reinforce their options at right-back, the Italian press have claimed that another attempt for the Netherlands international could be on the way.Inter not protected from Dumfries exitAs TuttomercatoWeb report, Dumfries’ situation is ‘one to keep a close eye on’ this summer.The former PSV Eindhoven full-back will reportedly see his £22m release clause come back into action throughout the month of July.The clause ‘certainly doesn’t protect Inter’ according to TMW, given it is relatively low value for a player who has performed at a consistently high level since joining the Italians in 2021.Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesLiverpool are reportedly ‘still interested’ after trying to get a deal across the line late in January.READ MORE: Liverpool ready or Anfield chance missed?

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