Liverpool could look to sign another new right-back in the summer in the wake of multiple injury blows, and Inter Milan ace Denzel Dumfries is firmly on their radar, with Arne Slot personally keen to bring him to Anfield.<\/p>\n
The right-back position has been something of a conundrum for the Reds since Trent Alexander-Arnold\u2019s departure last summer, and recent blows have put that topic back in the spotlight.<\/p>\n
Wataru Endo, naturally a midfielder, was filling in at right-back on Tuesday against Sunderland before he suffered what appears to be a serious ankle injury that will likely keep him out for several months.<\/p>\n
Endo joins Liverpool\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0natural right-back options, Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley, on the sidelines, though Joe Gomez\u2019s recent return to fitness comes as a boost.<\/p>\n TEAMtalk transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, revealed that Liverpool made a late enquiry for Inter star Dumfries<\/a> before the winter transfer window closed, after they missed out on signing Sunderland full-back Lutsharel Geertruida.<\/p>\n Sources confirmed how Liverpool\u00a0explored the possibility of a loan with an option to buy for the 29\u2011year\u2011old, but Inter weren\u2019t willing to let him go as they had no time to sign a replacement.<\/p>\n However, Dumfries<\/a> remains a player of interest for Liverpool, and according to\u00a0FC Inter News<\/a>,\u00a0they could \u2018easily\u2019 sign him this summer due to a release clause in his contract that\u2019ll become active\u2026<\/p>\n Want more breaking transfer lines from original sources? Add TEAMtalk as a preferred source on Google <\/a>to your favourites list for news you can trust.<\/p>\n Liverpool can sign Inter Milan star for cut-price fee<\/p>\n It\u2019s claimed that foreign (non-Italian) clubs will be able to sign Dumfries for \u20ac25million (\u00a321.8m, $30m) as per the clause \u2013 a true bargain for a player of his quality and experience.<\/p>\n The report adds that Arne Slot is a \u2018huge fan\u2019 of the defender, and confirms our information that Liverpool explored a move in January.<\/p>\n Liverpool is viewed as a \u2018perfect fit\u2019 for Dumfries, who is tempted by a move to the Premier League. Atletico Madrid are also keen, though, so the Reds will face competition should they launch a move for the Netherlands international.<\/p>\n Dumfries signed for Inter<\/a> from PSV Eindhoven in a deal worth around \u20ac12.5million (\u00a310.9m \/ $14.9m) in 2021. He\u2019s since made 194 appearances for the Italian giants, notching 25 goals and 26 assists, won six major trophies and reached two Champions League finals.<\/p>\n Interestingly, he came close to moving to Merseyside back in 2021, when Everton battled with Inter for his signature, but ultimately missed out.<\/p>\n Latest Liverpool news: Dortmund star eyed \/ Romano on Salah future<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Liverpool are also looking at potential new left-backs, and reports suggest that Borussia Dortmund star Daniel Svensson is on their shortlist.<\/a><\/p>\n Arsenal and Real Madrid are also admirers of the 23-year-old, who could be available for\u00a0\u20ac35-40million (up to \u00a335m, $47.5m).<\/p>\n In other news, Fabrizio Romano has revealed an update on the future of Mo Salah, noting that Al-Ittihad remain interested and could launch an offer in the summer.<\/p>\n However, MLS sides are also keeping an eye on his situation, while a different Saudi club have emerged as a potential wildcard in the race.<\/a><\/p>\n