Fans say 'it must be a mistake' as Fabrizio Romano reveals Denzel Dumfries' shock new release clause and first club have made contact

Fabrizio Romano has revealed Denzel Dumfries' surprise new release clause amid transfer interest from Barcelona and Manchester United.

The Netherlands international helped Inter Milan to reach last season's Champions League final, where they lost to Paris Saint-Germain.

Manager Simone Inzaghi walked out days later to join Al Hilal, with a number of players linked with following him out of the door.

Dumfries is one of those, though the wing-back has been persistently linked with a move to Manchester United in recent windows.

Any such reports, therefore, might need to be taken with a pinch of salt.

But Ruben Amorim's side may be encouraged to launch a bid after Romano's latest report.

Romano claims that Dumfries' new release clause is just €25 million, with Barcelona said to be keen to trigger it.

However, there is one catch - with the clause reportedly only lasting until mid-July.

Romano writes: "[Dumfries has a] €25m fee, mandatory to be paid in one solution, only valid until mid-July."

Dumfries was repeatedly linked to United when his compatriot Erik ten Hag was in charge of the club.

A physically strong and attacking full-back, the 29-year-old has generally played as a wing-back under Inzaghi at Inter Milan.

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He played 29 Serie A games for Inter last season as they finished as runners-up behind Napoli.

Barca's interest in the Dutchman is particularly notable as they generally play in a four-defender system under Hansi Flick.

A move to United would perhaps be easier for the defender in a positional sense, as Ruben Amorim plays with two wing-backs in his preferred tactical system.

The Portuguese boss signed left wing-back Patrick Dorgu from Lecce in January in his first signing since his arrival at Old Trafford, with Noussair Mazraoui both naturally right-sided but also capable of playing on the opposite flank if required.