Dumfries to Real Madrid, teammates say goodbye
It's happening. Denzel Dumfries is heading to Real Madrid, and the people around him are treating it as done. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman told reporters he believes Dumfries has already completed his medical: "I don't know if the transfer is completely finalized, but if anyone deserves it, it's him. I would have preferred him to go to Barcelona" (2).
Inter teammate Piotr Zielinski has already said his farewell, telling Polish media: "He wrote history at Inter" (5).
The right-back has been a pillar of your defense. Losing him to a European rival stings, but the move looks inevitable now.
Ajax circling for Sommer on a free
Yann Sommer could be next out the door. Ajax are weighing up a move for the 37-year-old Swiss keeper, with reports in the Netherlands suggesting new coach Míchel wants him on a free transfer this month (1) (4). Sommer's contract situation makes this one to watch – if Ajax formalize their interest, Inter could lose two experienced starters in one window.
Gasperini: Mancini staying put
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has poured cold water on any Inter hopes of landing Gianluca Mancini. "He's not leaving. Inter can do whatever they want," Gasperini told reporters, laughing off the rumours (3). If the club were eyeing defensive reinforcements to offset Dumfries' departure, that door just slammed shut.