Barcelona drop Denzel Dumfries interest despite Inter star's approach with Catalan side fighting to keep Man City target Jules Kounde

According to Calciomercato, agent Jorge Mendes offered Dumfries to Barcelona in a summer proposal, but the club have declined to move forward with the deal. While the Dutchman was once on Barca’s radar, the Catalans have chosen not to act, largely due to their confidence in Kounde, who is set to remain their primary right-back.

Dumfries is reportedly available for just €25 million (£21m/$29m) due to a temporary release clause that expires at the end of the month. Yet, with City circling Kounde, the Blaugrana are instead working on convincing the France international to sign a new contract and join their bid to retain their La Liga crown.

Dutch international Dumfries has been a key figure for Inter, recording 22 goals and 26 assists in 179 appearances since joining from PSV for around €15m in 2021. He renewed his contract until 2028 and reportedly earns €4m net per year.

Unless Barcelona face a sudden departure or bid for Kounde, they are unlikely to revisit Dumfries. Their focus remains on keeping their current defensive core intact. City’s interest in Kounde could force Barcelona to act fast in securing a new contract to ward off any serious advances before the transfer window closes.