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Liverpool weigh up crazy €25m transfer to replace homegrown talent
TL;DR
Liverpool is considering a €25m transfer for Denzel Dumfries to replace a homegrown player. The release clause in Dumfries' contract at Inter is significantly lower than his market value.
Key points
- Liverpool considering €25m transfer for Denzel Dumfries
- Release clause is below Dumfries' market value
- Liverpool previously inquired about Dumfries in January
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Liverpool weigh up crazy €25m transfer to replace homegrown talent
Liverpool could make a bold and unusual transfer to replace a homegrown talent.
The Times report that Liverpool are 'aware' of the release clause in Denzel Dumfries' contract at Inter. That clause is for a mere €25m - well below his actual market value.
Liverpool nearly signed Dumfries back in January after asking Inter about a potential loan. That came to nothing and honestly, made little sense as the Dutchman had been out injured for months at that stage.
But it seems the Reds' interest remains. The report suggests Liverpool are weighing up a move and it's unknown at this stage whether they'll bite at the set price.
It's a strange one, though. Liverpool's interest is purely based on Conor Bradley being injured long-term and it's impossible to imagine they'd entertain signing the 30-year-old Dumfries if he were fit.
Perhaps Liverpool sign him on the basis that he can be a starting right-back until Bradley returns, perhaps justifying moving for a player at this age. But then, what about Jeremie Frimpong? Is that not his role?
So it feels like replacing Bradley, in all honesty. Moving for a player who would take his role for the next few years and rotate at right-back with Frimpong.
That's a bold and semi-crazy decision, really. It seems entirely unnecessary. Unless, of course, this Bradley injury is far worse than thought.
Q&A
What is Denzel Dumfries' release clause at Inter?
Denzel Dumfries has a release clause of €25m in his contract at Inter.
Why did Liverpool consider signing Denzel Dumfries earlier?
Liverpool nearly signed Dumfries in January after inquiring about a loan, but the deal fell through due to his injury status.
What are the implications of Liverpool replacing homegrown talent?
Replacing homegrown talent with a player like Dumfries could impact Liverpool's squad dynamics and fan sentiment regarding youth development.