At 28, Dumfries would be the second oldest player United have paid money for since Cristiano Ronaldo if they complete a deal this summer. Behind only Casemiro, Dumfries still has the Dutch link to Ten Hag but no other crossing of paths. It's arguable that the last time United sanctioned a permanent transfer for someone in a similar position was Bruno Fernandes in 2020. Is Dumfries the sort of deal too good to ignore, or who warrants a total shift in operational strategy? To this note, Dumfries is something different to what has been seen of Ineos' United vision.

Source: Express August 08, 2024 10:57 UTC