MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly contacted Denzel Dumfries over a potential transfer from Inter Milan.

Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hags main priority was believed to be getting a replacement forsacked striker Cristiano Ronaldowhen the January transfer window opens.

PSV Eindhovens 60m-rated attackerCody Gakpo, 23, is one of his top transfer targets.

And histhree goals at the World Cup for Hollandhave proven that he can do it on the big stage.

Ten Hag has been promised massive funds to rebuild United- despite plans by the Glazers to sell theRed Devils- and it now appears his forward line is not the only thing he wants to bolster.

Corriere dello Sportare claiming that he has directly requested that the club target fight-back Dumfries.

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The 26-year-old ace shone for the Netherlands at the World Cup and has impressed at the San Siro since his arrival from PSV in 2021.

Ten Hag has used Diogo Dalot in the full-back position this term and likes the Portuguese man.

However, it is stated that he wants extra competition after failing to be convinced by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

The report states that he knows perfectly the characteristics.

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And even though he likes Dalot, Ten Hag wants someone different who is more physical, more offensive, more inclined to score.

Dumfries would not come cheaply, with the report also claiming that Inter would be looking for at least 43 million for the defender.

But that does not appear to be deterring United, who have allegedly already held talks with the players agent over a potential switch.

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