Dumfries and Frimpong were in the wishlist of the Red Devils
Since Ruben Amorim took charge at Old Trafford, the team’s playing style have revolved around effective wing-backs who understand his attacking and open approach. However, the squad has not lived up to the Portuguese coach’s expectations. Diogo Dalot has been inconsistent. Luke Shaw, more suited to the left flank, has suffered injuries and ups and downs in form.
Noussair Mazraoui failed to adapt well after his arrival, while Patrick Dorgu, signed with certain expectations in January, has been invisible. Thus, the club has kept a close eye on possible solutions for the full-back positions, especially on the right.
Manchester United face rejection in the signing of two world-class wingbacks who were their targets
According to The Athletic, Denzel Dumfries, who was strongly linked with the Red Devils during the summer of 2024, decided to sign a new contract with Inter Milan until 2028. At the time, everything pointed to the Dutchman wanting to leave and being interested in a change of scenery. The 29-year-old’s refusal to negotiate last year had reinforced that impression.
Dumfries and Frimpong, both have rejected Manchester United
United saw him as a clear answer to their problems on the right flank. At the same time, Jeremie Frimpong, another Dutch full-back, was shining with Bayer Leverkusen and seemed another perfect candidate for Amorim’s style. However, according to BILD, Liverpool have already secured the 24-year-old’s arrival for around £30 million.
The double rejection represents more than a setback for Ruben Amorim. Not having either of the two desired profiles leaves the team stuck in a familiar dynamic: demanding systems without suitable players. Dumfries would have been a good fit due to his physical power, offensive qualities and experience on big stages.
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Frimpong, for his part, brings speed, unpredictability and the ability to create superiority on the wing, and now, neither will arrive. Amorim will not be able to count on a natural and dominant right-back, something essential in his 3-4-2-1 formation, where the full-backs are responsible for both opening up the field and closing down defensive spaces.
This not only complicates the execution of his game plan, but also forces him to improvise or seek internal alternatives that offer no guarantees. From another perspective, this could be a wake-up call for the club. The failure to secure key signings highlights a certain lack of agility in sporting decisions. While other direct rivals such as Liverpool are strengthening without hesitation, United continue to project more doubts than certainties. If action is not taken quickly, Amorim could face a stalled project before it even takes off.