Overview

• Barcelona must activate Denzel Dumfries’s €25m release clause by July 15 to advance his proposed transfer from Inter Milan.
• The club has not submitted a formal offer as it seeks to adhere to La Liga’s wage regulations and shore up its budget.
• Rival interest from Manchester United intensifies the race to secure the Dutch right-back’s services.
• Manager Hansi Flick values Dumfries’s energy, versatility, and tactical discipline for his squad overhaul.
• Dumfries earned his cost-effective appeal through standout performances in Inter Milan’s Champions League semi-finals.