Report Mendes creates conditions for possible Dumfries transfer to Barcelona
Inter defender Dumfries could join Barcelona this summer as he has a release clause in the region of €25m.
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Dumfries' clause attracts Barcelona interest
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 25: Denzel Dumfries #2 of FC Internazionale Milano scuffles with Marcos Acuña #21 of CA River Plate during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and CA River Plate at Lumen Field on June 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by)
According to Sportitalia, the defender's clause will increase from €20m to €30m in the first two weeks of July, which means it is currently active for clubs interested in the defender.
Barcelona seem to be among the possible suitors as Gazzetta claims that Dumfries' new agent, Jorge Mendes, has created the conditions for a potential move to Catalunya this summer.
Jorge Mendes in talks with Barcelona over Dumfries deal
BARCELONA, SPAIN – APRIL 30: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by)
Mendes has recently held talks with the Catalans who want to get a reinforcement for the right-back position this summer.
However, the defending La Liga champions are aware that they must move quickly if they want to sign Dumfries as the defender's release clause expires on July 15.
Inter have already signed a new right winger, Luis Henrique, in a €25m deal from Marseille this summer, and according to Gazzetta, the Nerazzurri will look to Bologna's Dan Ndoye if Dumfries leaves.
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