"Man City did a lot of encouraging business during the summer, but they failed to address their biggest area of weakness: right-back. A deal was sought for Newcastle and England star Tino Livramento, but in the end, neither he nor anyone else made the move. And this has left Pep Guardiola with a lack of options, with Matheus Nunes and Rico Lewis expected to fight it out to be Man City's starter"
"Dumfries is somebody who is on their radar. He's the Dutch international full-back, so they'll know all about him, it's not as if he's a player going under the radar who they could pick up. City will know what he can do and what he would bring to the team, so if the manager and the scouts agree he's the right target, they'll make a move."
"They've been playing Nunes at right-back even though it's not his natural position. Obviously Rico Lewis can play there as well, but they don't see him as the answer to the problem. Right-back is a position they really want to strengthen in, so there are a few targets on their radar and Dumfries could be one they make a move for if they decide he's the right man for the job."
Manchester City entered the season without addressing a clear right-back weakness despite extensive summer business. The club pursued Tino Livramento but signed no specialist right-back, leaving Matheus Nunes and Rico Lewis to compete for the role despite inconsistent form. Club planning anticipates a transfer move in 2026 to resolve the issue. Denzel Dumfries is on Manchester City's scouting radar and will be assessed ahead of January, with his expressed desire to play in the Premier League increasing interest. Several targets exist for the position, and City may act if Dumfries fits the manager and scouts' profile.
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