Overview
- Dumfries has left Jorge Mendes’ agency and is set to be represented by Ali Barat, according to multiple Italian reports.
- The right wing-back has been out since November 9 with a left‑ankle issue; scans have been inconclusive and he will see a specialist abroad next week, with a return before January 2026 rated unlikely.
- His Inter contract contains a €25m release clause that is valid only during a brief period in July, and activation would leave Inter unable to block a move.
- Barcelona and Manchester City are reported to be monitoring the situation closely, while earlier interest from West Ham was downplayed as the player is said to prefer top-tier clubs.
- Inter are preparing contingencies: Matteo Darmian is expected to be available for the Supercoppa, Andy Diouf is viewed only as an emergency wing-back option, and the club are tracking targets such as Atalanta-owned Marco Palestra and Brentford’s Michael Kayode.