Liverpool and Barcelona join race for Denzel Dumfries, Luka Modric expected to stay at AC Milan - Euro Transfer News
Published 25/05/2026 at 18:02 GMT+1
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Liverpool and Barcelona are locked in a race to sign the experienced Internazionale and Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries this summer, according to FC Inter News.
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The 30-year-old has been widely regarded as one of the best defenders in Serie A for several years, producing five goals in 28 appearances across all competitions this term.
Barcelona will reportedly only be able to complete the deal if they secure a significant fee for France international Jules Kounde.
”Liverpool has contacted those who handle the interests of the Aruban native to confirm that he is still on The Reds' radar but watch out for Barcelona too,” read the article.
”If the Blaugrana were to sell Jules Kounde for a significant fee - difficult, but not impossible.
”Even if it would cost around €60 million (£52m), then Dumfries, as has already been communicated to those in charge, could become a concrete target for the Catalans."
Tare expects Modric to stay
AC Milan’s director of sport Igli Tare expects Luka Modric to sign a new contract with the Serie A giants despite their failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
The Croatia international’s current deal with Milan is set to expire this summer after a season that saw them miss out on a Champions League place to Como, who finished one point above them in the table.
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Modric, 40, has impressed since arriving from Real Madrid, producing two goals and three assists in 34 league appearances for the club this term.
Tare insists Modric loves the club and is likely to stay.
”I think ultimately he will remain, as he is a Milanista,” Tare told DAZN Italia. ”He is very fond of everyone here and the fans. So I am convinced he will say yes.”
Liverpool eye Eichhorn
Exciting German prospect Kennet Eichhorn has caught the eye of Liverpool, according to Florian Plettenberg.
The 16-year-old sensation has been impressive for Hertha BSC this season, making 19 appearances across all competitions and scoring two goals.
Eichhorn, who plays in midfield, apparently has a release clause in his contract of at least €10m.
Plettenberg claims the player is planning to leave the German club this summer.
”Liverpool have entered the race very concretely for 16 y/o wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn,” he posted on X.
”Concrete talks have already taken place, as sources from England confirm. Eichhorn is planning to leave Hertha BSC in the summer. Release clause worth around €10-12m (£8.6-£10.3m)."
Lacroix set to leave Palace
Maxence Lacroix will leave Crystal Palace this summer, with some of Europe’s biggest clubs interested in the France international, according to RMC Sport.
Lacroix has been a key player for The Eagles since arriving from Wolfsburg, helping them win the Emirates FA Cup and guiding them to this Wednesday's final of the UEFA Conference League.
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The French outlet writes that Lacroix has impressed clubs at home and abroad with his pace and ability to defend as part of a high line.
”After a remarkable season in the Premier League, the former Wolfsburg defender is now attracting the attention of several top European clubs,” reads the RMC report.
”In England, some very big clubs are closely monitoring Maxence Lacroix, impressed by his speed, his ability to defend high up the pitch and his strength in duels. There is also interest from elsewhere in Europe.”
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