Chelsea could make a move for Manchester United target Denzel Dumfries following another injury to Reece James.
The Peoples Person previously reported that the club were interested in the right-back to serve as an alternative option to Diogo Dalot.
It has been rumored that Aaron Wan-Bissaka could leave Man United in the January transfer window.
This would leave Erik ten Hag without a backup option at the right-back position for the rest of the season.
However, according to CorriereDelloSport, following James’ injury, signing Dumfries next month is something Chelsea may be considering.
It is something that the London club is considering after a season plagued by injuries to some of its defenses.
Dumfries has been top of the list at Chelsea for some time now and could be on the brink of a move from Inter Milan.
While the Italian club are keen to sell him to raise cash and hit the €60m mark, a summer exit seems more likely.
Selling in January would mean Inter would have to act fast and find a replacement for the Dutch international.
James’ injury is not as serious as originally feared, but that won’t stop the Blues from signing another right-back.
Azpilicueta will undoubtedly fill the role in the interim, but the 33-year-old could be considered too old to be a regular starter in Graham Potter’s side.
The outlet claims that United are still interested in Dumfries to compete with Diogo Dalot, and Tottenham are also showing interest.
It’s clear the Red Devils will have to move quickly if they want to sign Dumfries in earnest, but reports suggest they’ll have a hard time finding a way to sign him due to financial constraints.
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