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<\/p>\nLiverpool\u2019s 2026-27 lineup could feature Denzel Dumfries in a dynamic new system, boosting attacking width and defensive strength in a revamped squad next season<\/p>\n
Denzel Dumfries could be an option for Liverpool at right-back(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Liverpool remains in contention to sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan this summer, with the defender strongly linked to a move to Anfield ahead of the transfer window.<\/p>\n
A \u20ac25 million ($29 million) release clause in his Inter contract is set to become active, making a deal more attainable. At 30, Dumfries falls outside Liverpool\u2019s typical recruitment profile, but his experience could prove valuable during a transitional summer that will also see the departures of vice-captain Andy Robertson<\/a> and Mohamed Salah<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Reds could be in the market for a new right-back with the position severely lacking depth amid injury issues<\/a> during the current campaign.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Team news, updates from Anfield and fan protests<\/a>READ MORE: Liverpool considering moves for Yan Diomande and Denzel Dumfries in double summer swoop<\/a><\/p>\n Jeremie Frimpong<\/a>, Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley have all spent time on the sidelines with injuries this season with. the likes of Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai deputizing at right-back.<\/p>\n With Salah leaving, it leaves a gap at right-wing. RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande has long been linked with Liverpool. following his breakout campaign in Germany., however it remains to be seen whether the Reds will make a move for the 19-year-old. Liverpool could also utilize Frimpong up front with his speed and agility.<\/p>\n With Ibrahima Konate now expected to remain at the club, it reduces the urgency to recruit a new center-back. The Reds completed an $82 million deal for Jeremy Jacquet at the end of the January transfer window, with the defender set to arrive ahead of the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n The 20-year-old was initially viewed as a long-term replacement for Konat, who was widely expected to leave at the time but will now provide depth, while 19-year-old Giovanni Leoni is edging closer to a return after suffering an ACL injury on his Liverpool debut.<\/p>\n Denzel Dumfries has been linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: 2026 Getty Images)<\/p>\n With Robertson also departing, Milos Kerkez is expected to step in as the established first-choice left-back. In midfield, the core could remain largely unchanged, with Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch continuing in their roles alongside Florian Wirtz, who is gradually settling into life at Anfield.<\/p>\n Hugo Ekitike was expected to lead Liverpool’s attack next season, but the French striker has ruptured his Achilles in a defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield. He is now set to miss the remainder of the season, the World Cup, and a significant part of 2026\/27, putting pressure on Alexander Isak to step up.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Arne Slot addresses Curtis Jones game time amid exit rumors<\/a>READ MORE: How to watch Liverpool vs Crystal Palace in US and UK – TV channel, live stream, early team news<\/a><\/p>\n One frustration for Liverpool F.C. fans during the 2025\/26 season has been the left-wing position. Cody Gakpo has largely kept his place despite criticism over inconsistent and underwhelming performances. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha has impressed supporters with his lively cameos off the bench, offering glimpses of real potential.<\/p>\n Potential Liverpool XI: Alisson; Dumfries, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Wirtz; Frimpong, Isak and Ngumoha.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Liverpool\u2019s 2026-27 lineup could feature Denzel Dumfries in a dynamic new system, boosting attacking width and defensive strength…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":919134,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8815],"tags":[1121,748,8928,393,4884,18519,179,763,101,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-919133","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-liverpool","8":"tag-arne-slot","9":"tag-britain","10":"tag-conor-bradley","11":"tag-england","12":"tag-great-britain","13":"tag-jeremie-frimpong","14":"tag-liverpool","15":"tag-liverpool-fc","16":"tag-premier-league","17":"tag-uk","18":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116469463011886880","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/919133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=919133"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/919133\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/919134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=919133"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=919133"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=919133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Denzel](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0_GettyImages-2269498041.jpg\")
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