Chelsea were linked with Inter Milan full-back Denzel Dumfries for much of the summer transfer window, and rumors linking both parties have continued.
According to InterLive (via Sport Witness), the west London outfit are prepared to spend as much as €80 million to bring the Dutchman to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues may not have signed him in the summer but are reportedly set to return for Dumfries in the winter. The west London outfit are are set to offer Inter €40 million to complete the transfer. They also plan to offer the defender a gross figure of €8 million per season across a five-year contract, which will see Chelsea invest a combined €80 million.
With Reece James currently playing at right-back at Stamford Bridge, Dumfries is likely to join as a backup player for the England international.
The Dutchman has impressed in Serie A, scoring one goal and providing an assist in six starts for Inter. He has also been impressive for the Netherlands, scoring two goals and providing one assist in their UEFA Nations League campaign.
Dumfries has responded to the rumors linking him with a move to the Premier League by stating that he felt honored he was attracking interest from the Blues. Speaking to Telegraaf (via Si), the full-back said:
"The interest flatters me, of course. But my focus now is only on Inter. We want to win the Scudetto because we lost it last season."
The Si report also noted that Chelsea weren't the only club interested in Dumfries as Manchester United have also been linked with the defender.
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While the Blues prepare to bring in one defender, another may be leaving Stamford Bridge in the coming year. Trevoh Chalobah has only played 90 minutes of football this season, with players like Wesley Fofana and Kalidou Koulibaly above him in the pecking order.
Chalobah was interested in a loan move away from Chelsea in order to get more playing time in the summer as per Football.London but ended up staying at the club. If his game time does not improve under new manager Graham Potter, a loan or permanent transfer may be on the cards for the English defender.
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Sahla_HDP
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I didn't suggest that Dumfries should be bought. whether he is a Dutch or otherwise, no concerns me. I only advice Chelsea not to buy overrated English players like magire.
I thought you believed that Dumfries was English!
dedaikory
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man city
Deaeikltuz
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our problem is midfielder
lukblstz
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some people are here commenting we have enough defenders and to spend 80 million for Dumfries is much, I want to ask something, is it every article that's worth responding to, I don't see Chelsea signing that guy, even if they will do, it won't be that amount... so always use your heads and learn how to direct context, think outside the box...
100 % on point my brother.
lukblstz
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What line up is this? ure one of those who knows nothing about football but continues making baseless arguments.
MaddyKotagiri
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This is fake news 🤦🏻♂️
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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Buy back up RB ,@ ¢70m wow for Chelsea, how much would they buy first team player?. 150m ?. Chelsea going crazy.
Just imagine.... those their new owners doesn't know football at all
lilmen20
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we don't need any defender again, don't act like Tuchel
Pubabeipry
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Why use James as a left back
Kizabnru
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this coach like signing players...while others are available. ..
Muhikor
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sprinter0012
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please learn how to read and understand comment first before jumping to conclusion.... Stop giving me reason to believe that you lack understanding
sprinter0012
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some people are here commenting we have enough defenders and to spend 80 million for Dumfries is much, I want to ask something, is it every article that's worth responding to, I don't see Chelsea signing that guy, even if they will do, it won't be that amount... so always use your heads and learn how to direct context, think outside the box...
like I said use your head, he's not in the team, and I accused no one... so understand my comment first before jumping to conclusion...
ManUnited-Red
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And man United will get him?? 😂 Don’t forget about 2pm tomorrow 😂
We well see who wins 😹😹😹
dupcdemoy
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if Chelsea like let them buy defender €500 million.
slgeek
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Why? Chelsea have Curcuella and Reece
Kingwazi
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€80 mil for Dumfries?? Sign wan Bi Saka from. United as back for James
Manchesterisblue
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Thank god its dumfries, i thought it was some players from Brighton 🤣🤣
kobdeimnpt
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nonsense....signing Dumfries to be James back up
Buy back up RB ,@ ¢70m wow for Chelsea, how much would they buy first team player?. 150m ?. Chelsea going crazy.
ruweilrt
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you're the first responder to the article,yet you're accusing others. The question is why spending €80m on reserved players ? How is it economic viable ? So think outside the box as you prescribed.
biddilrsz
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They won’t get him
And man United will get him?? 😂 Don’t forget about 2pm tomorrow 😂
Vendiknprt
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But Dumbries is Dutch. Good player, not worth the money Chelsea are trying to get him, even for him to be Reece James's bench.
I didn't suggest that Dumfries should be bought. whether he is a Dutch or otherwise, no concerns me. I only advice Chelsea not to buy overrated English players like magire.
Vendiknprt
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Una don turn chelsea to defenders charity limited 😂
it's a defensive charity limited liability company.. You are correct sir. ✌
pudceilny
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Una no dey tire to sign defenders? Don't you see you have a leaky midfield?
Sahla_HDP
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English players are usually overrated rather look for alternative outside 18 Yard box .
But Dumbries is Dutch. Good player, not worth the money Chelsea are trying to get him, even for him to be Reece James's bench.
Vendiknprt
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They always buying defenders and their problems is in midfield they need player like n'golo kante i think they have enough defenders 😒
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Becus I don't have competent goals scorer, I will not allow you to score against my team.
ManUnited-Red
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They won’t get him
Vendiknprt
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With so many money, why waste is on Dumfries when there are better talent and good potential World Class RB? To spend £70m on Dumfries, when he is worth less than half? Come on, give me break!!! We need Declan Rice next season, and we are wasting money on unnecessary players!
English players are usually overrated rather look for alternative outside 18 Yard box .
Sanusi8642
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Una don turn chelsea to defenders charity limited 😂
Vendiknprt
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some people are here commenting we have enough defenders and to spend 80 million for Dumfries is much, I want to ask something, is it every article that's worth responding to, I don't see Chelsea signing that guy, even if they will do, it won't be that amount... so always use your heads and learn how to direct context, think outside the box...
you're the first responder to the article,yet you're accusing others. The question is why spending €80m on reserved players ? How is it economic viable ? So think outside the box as you prescribed.
sprinter0012
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some people are here commenting we have enough defenders and to spend 80 million for Dumfries is much, I want to ask something, is it every article that's worth responding to, I don't see Chelsea signing that guy, even if they will do, it won't be that amount... so always use your heads and learn how to direct context, think outside the box...
helkath
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How on earth do he cost 80m? Please, spay me that trash!
Sahla_HDP
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With so many money, why waste is on Dumfries when there are better talent and good potential World Class RB? To spend £70m on Dumfries, when he is worth less than half? Come on, give me break!!! We need Declan Rice next season, and we are wasting money on unnecessary players!
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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nonsense....signing Dumfries to be James back up
manunitedhater
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My club is going crazy
Haykay01
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They always buying defenders and their problems is in midfield they need player like n'golo kante i think they have enough defenders 😒
Sly01
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Okay hat is Chelsea doing with defenders ?