Liverpool's search for a reliable right-back has taken a significant turn, and the path to signing Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries is now clearer than ever.

After losing Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid for just £10m, the Reds invested £29.5m in Jeremie Frimpong and extended Conor Bradley's contract. But neither move has worked out as planned. Frimpong, 25, is more of a wing-back than a natural defender and has struggled with fitness issues all season. Bradley has been sidelined since January with a serious leg injury, and his injury record has never been the most dependable.

As a result, Joe Gomez has seen more game time than expected, while manager Arne Slot has been forced to deploy midfielders like Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Curtis Jones in the right-back role. For a Premier League champion, that's not a sustainable solution.

Enter Denzel Dumfries. The 30-year-old Dutch international has just completed another stellar season with Inter Milan, helping them secure a domestic double under Cristian Chivu. Known for his marauding runs and defensive solidity, Dumfries is widely regarded as one of the best right-backs in world football.

The key development? Dumfries has a €25m release clause active throughout July. For a player of his caliber, that's an absolute steal. Liverpool are among the clubs reportedly interested, and according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter are already planning for his departure. The Serie A giants have identified Cagliari's Marco Palestra—a 21-year-old on loan from Atalanta—as a potential replacement.

While Palestra is also on Liverpool's radar, Dumfries is the proven winner the Reds need right now. With Inter seemingly powerless to stop a bid, Liverpool's chances of landing their top target just took a massive step forward.