Manchester City tries to hijack Denzel Dumfries from Barcelona as Pep eyes January swoop

Manchester City plans to pursue Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries during the January 2026 transfer window. The Premier League champions seek to address their injury problems by adding the Dutch international to their squad. Barcelona previously identified Dumfries as a summer priority, but City's interest could disrupt those plans. Pep Guardiola views the Netherlands player as essential for strengthening the right defensive position while competing across multiple tournaments. Dumfries has expressed enthusiasm about testing himself in English football, noting the league's intensity compared to Serie A's tactical emphasis, though his current deal with Inter runs until 2028.