Transfer News: Netherlands World Cup Duo Speaks on Joining Chelsea

• Denzel Dumfries and Matthijs de Ligt have addressed reports linking them with a transfer move to Chelsea
• De Ligt was widely linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge in the summer but opted to join Bayern Munich from Juventus
• Dumfries, meanwhile, is said to be a top transfer target for the Blues, who are hunting for a cover for the injured Reece James
• The Inter Milan star was the man of the moment during the Netherlands' World Cup last 16 clash against the USA

The Netherlands World Cup duo Denzel Dumfries and Matthijs de Ligt have spoken out on Chelsea's rumoured interest in their services.

Dumfries and De Light have been pivotal in the Netherlands' World Cup campaign in Qatar, with the pair playing a central role in the team's qualification for the quarter-finals.

Chelsea are said to be weighing up a move for Dumfries, who stole the show during their last 16 clash against the USA on Saturday.

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The Blues reportedly want the wing-back as cover for Reece James, who is currently out injured.

Speaking on Chelsea's rumoured interest in his services, Dumfries told The Athletic:

"Of course it’s a compliment. But when you put the Nerazzurri shirt on that is also a big compliment."

"I’m focused on the national team and I play for a very, very beautiful club in Italy. I’m very proud that I can play for Inter so I am focused on nothing else but the national team and Inter," he added.

Matthijs de Ligt speaks on snubbing Chelsea

De Ligt, meanwhile, was widely linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the summer but opted for Bayern Munich instead.

But while addressing his failed transfer to Chelsea, the former Ajax star disclosed that there were no serious talks with the Blues despite their enquiry.

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"I had my sights on Bayern," De Ligt disclosed.

"It wasn’t close with me but maybe [it was between] the clubs. Honestly, I didn’t speak to them this summer," he continued.