European giants threaten to hijack Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea for £50m Dean Huijsen
Real Madrid are seriously considering triggering the £50m release clause of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, talkSPORT understands. Huijsen has held talks with several Premier League clubs already including Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea, after impressing in his breakthrough season at the Vitality Stadium. Huijsen has been a breakout start for Bournemouth this season and is linked with a host of Premier League and European giantsGetty Huijsen is set to leave Bournemouth this summerGetty However, Xabi Alonso, who is expected to take the reigns at Real in the summer, has now identified the Spain international as a top-priority target. Sources close to Huijsen claim his release clause can be paid over three instalments, who is believed to favour a move to the Spanish capital. It is understood that if the 20-year-old does not join Los Blancos, his preferred destination would be Liverpool, followed by Arsenal. However, Huijsen’s movement could also be dictated by Real Madrid’s other transfer targets, who are believed to have an interest in both Reds’ centre-back Ibrahima Konate, whose contract expires next summer, and Gunners defender William Saliba. News of the reigning LaLiga champions’ pursuit of Huijsen comes after talkSPORT reported last month that Chelsea had stepped up their interest in him. But with other preferred suitors, it is unlikely the young Spaniard would opt for a move to Stamford Bridge. Should Real ultimately choose to trigger his release clause, Huijsen could be a standout signing in what could be another extravagant summer for the European giants. They are already set to announce the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who will leave Liverpool at the end of the season. Meanwhile, the last two transfer windows have seen Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe head to the Santiago Bernabeu. Huijsen has become one of the most sought-after centre-backs in European football after an impressive campaign. Incoming Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso is an admirer of Huijsen’sGetty The Spaniard could join Trent Alexander-Arnold in Real’s backline next summer, who is expected to join the Spanish giantsGetty The former Juventus youngster has been a mainstay in Bournemouth’s defence this term, playing 30 Premier League games, and scoring three goals to put his side in the hunt for European qualification. His club form was also rewarded with international recognition, as Huijsen made his senior debut for Spain in March. And while a summer move to Madrid would be a dream for the Cherries starlet, he has already been warned of the potential pitfalls. In a interview with The Sun in April, his old youth coach Juanito shared his fears Huijsen would face drastically reduced minutes given the wealth of centre-back talent already at the Bernabeu. Juanito said: “Dean is going to be a leader no matter where he goes, so I hope whoever signs him they play him as a starter, and he’s not a project for the future. “He is a player for now. There are very few like that at his age, which is why I don’t know to what extent it would be a good option to sign for Real. Huijsen has started all but six of Bournemouth’s Premier League games this seasonGetty “No one can guarantee you’ll play because of your pretty face but if he leaves Bournemouth, it shouldn’t be to sit on the bench. He explained: “At Madrid, Eder Militao is 27 and Antonio Rudiger is in his second youth. “Those two are untouchable and a recovered David Alaba would also be ahead of him. “Carlo Ancelotti is an incredible manager but not a coach for young players — so Dean would be fourth-choice centre-back. That’s the reality.” But with Ancelotti now widely anticipated to be replaced by Alonso in the summer, this too could allay any of Huijsen’s concerns over playing time should he opt for a move to Real.
Real Madrid are seriously considering triggering the £50m release clause of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, talkSPORT understands.
Huijsen has held talks with several Premier League clubs already including Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea, after impressing in his breakthrough season at the Vitality Stadium.
However, Xabi Alonso, who is expected to take the reigns at Real in the summer, has now identified the Spain international as a top-priority target.
Sources close to Huijsen claim his release clause can be paid over three instalments, who is believed to favour a move to the Spanish capital.
It is understood that if the 20-year-old does not join Los Blancos, his preferred destination would be Liverpool, followed by Arsenal.
However, Huijsen’s movement could also be dictated by Real Madrid’s other transfer targets, who are believed to have an interest in both Reds’ centre-back Ibrahima Konate, whose contract expires next summer, and Gunners defender William Saliba.
News of the reigning LaLiga champions’ pursuit of Huijsen comes after talkSPORT reported last month that Chelsea had stepped up their interest in him.
But with other preferred suitors, it is unlikely the young Spaniard would opt for a move to Stamford Bridge.
Should Real ultimately choose to trigger his release clause, Huijsen could be a standout signing in what could be another extravagant summer for the European giants.
They are already set to announce the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who will leave Liverpool at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, the last two transfer windows have seen Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe head to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Huijsen has become one of the most sought-after centre-backs in European football after an impressive campaign.
The former Juventus youngster has been a mainstay in Bournemouth’s defence this term, playing 30 Premier League games, and scoring three goals to put his side in the hunt for European qualification.
His club form was also rewarded with international recognition, as Huijsen made his senior debut for Spain in March.
And while a summer move to Madrid would be a dream for the Cherries starlet, he has already been warned of the potential pitfalls.
In a interview with The Sun in April, his old youth coach Juanito shared his fears Huijsen would face drastically reduced minutes given the wealth of centre-back talent already at the Bernabeu.
Juanito said: “Dean is going to be a leader no matter where he goes, so I hope whoever signs him they play him as a starter, and he’s not a project for the future.
“He is a player for now. There are very few like that at his age, which is why I don’t know to what extent it would be a good option to sign for Real.
“No one can guarantee you’ll play because of your pretty face but if he leaves Bournemouth, it shouldn’t be to sit on the bench.
He explained: “At Madrid, Eder Militao is 27 and Antonio Rudiger is in his second youth.
“Those two are untouchable and a recovered David Alaba would also be ahead of him.
“Carlo Ancelotti is an incredible manager but not a coach for young players — so Dean would be fourth-choice centre-back. That’s the reality.”
But with Ancelotti now widely anticipated to be replaced by Alonso in the summer, this too could allay any of Huijsen’s concerns over playing time should he opt for a move to Real.
