Arsenal are weighing up a move for Inter Milan wingback Denzel Dumfries, according to reports in the English media.
The Nerazzurri could be persuaded to sell the Netherlands international for between £40m and £50m this summer in order to alleviate their financial problems and the Gunners are seriously considering the defender as a target.
There has been a mixed reaction from supporters on Twitter about the transfer links, with some believing that Dumfries would be a good addition, while others are not so sure:
If Arteta wants him, I want him too.
— Against all the odds 💪💪💪 (@HACKED0006) March 14, 2023
Nahhh won’t fit our system of play.
— AMAANDZE (@MANamandze) March 14, 2023
He will fit in to the squad very well
— Josh🌜🌛 (@dr_joash) March 14, 2023
Not happening.
— aj⚡️ (@Afc_Aj22) March 14, 2023
If we get him he has to be the starting right back
— Zak Knox (@ZakKnox56) March 14, 2023
No, Doesn’t Suits Our System. Fresneda Is Very Technical and cheap also he is very good defensively so just Fresneda
— Daniyal (@Im_daniyalsyed) March 14, 2023
im good wit him
— Jô (@welcomeinjungl) March 14, 2023
Waste of funds.
— Oyinemi Nicholas End (@onenikend) March 14, 2023
Chelsea and Manchester United are the two Premier League teams who have been most heavily linked with Dumfries, although there was a report last month that suggested Mikel Arteta’s had entered the race.
A new right-back is something that needs to be considered. Ben White is ostensibly being played out of position while Takehiro Tomiyasu’s form has been poor. As some fans have pointed out, though, Dumfries would not be the perfect fit. His preference is to play in a three-at-the-back system, and there are questions about his defensive abilities if he is asked to line up in a back four.