Inter Milan want to keep Denzel Dumfries beyond this season and are planning to make a push to retain the Dutch wing-back, potentially using him as a mentor if a new player like Marco Palestra arrives.

According to L’Interista, the club’s intention is clear, they want Dumfries in the squad for the 2026-27 season.

His return from injury has only reinforced that view.

Since coming back in February, his importance to Cristian Chivu’s system has been immediately evident.

Palestra Remains Name In Red On Inter Notebook, Despite Dumfries Future

Regardless of Dumfries’ future, Inter plan to strengthen on the right flank this summer.

The idea is to bring in a player who can serve as the long-term starter in that position, with Dumfries potentially transitioning into a senior mentor figure alongside him.

Marco Palestra remains the priority target.

The Atalanta-owned wing-back, currently on loan at Cagliari, stays firmly at the top of Inter’s wishlist.

Everything depends on Atalanta’s asking price.

If the Bergamo club set a fee Inter consider reasonable. They are prepared to make a significant investment to secure him.

Atalanta are not expected to let him go for cheap and Inter will be hoping not to come up against Premier League competition.