Manchester United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are vying to sign Inter Milan wingback Denzel Dumfries, according to journalist Marco Barzaghi.

The Italian reporter says that a “bidding war” could ensue between the three teams, with the Netherlands international likely to be sold for between €50m (£44m) and €60m (£53m):

“Dumfries had a star turn in the World Cup, with goals and assists. Given the prices that are circulating, 60 million [euros] could fit, but even 50 million [euros] could be good. A bidding war cannot be ruled out with Chelsea, Manchester United and Bayern Munich.”

United are on the lookout for a new right-back, with manager Erik ten Hag said to be keen on providing some competition for Diogo Dalot.

However, funds are limited and, without the club selling Aaron Wan-Bissaka, it seems unlikely that the Red Devils will have the financial resources to enter the battle for Dumfries’ signature.

Wan-Bissaka has also started the last two Premier League games since the World Cup and Erik ten Hag did express his satisfaction with the 25-year-old’s performance in the victory over Nottingham Forest last week. It could be the case that United will hold fire on signing a replacement for now.