Real Madrid send scouts to watch two Premier League stars at Arsenal vs Bournemouth
Real Madrid have stepped up their pursuit of two Bournemouth stars. The Spanish giants are eyeing potential moves for Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez this summer. Real Madrid sent scouts to watch Kerkez and Huijsen against ArsenalGetty Huijsen scored as Bournemouth came from behind to win at the Emirates StadiumGetty Both players started as the Cherries came from behind to beat Arsenal on Saturday. Real Madrid scouts were present at the Emirates Stadium to cast an eye over the duo, talkSPORT understands. They would have been impressed with what they saw as Huijsen got on the scoresheet. The defender headed in Antonie Semenyo’s long throw to equalise for the visitors. Evanilson then grabbed the winner as Andoni Iraola’s side snatched a 2-1 victory. Huijsen’s goal was his third in the Premier League since joining the club last summer. Following his arrival from Juventus, he has made 33 appearances across all competitions. The Spaniard, who only turned 20 last month, penned a six-year deal through to 2030 upon signing for Bournemouth. However, he has already attracted interest from a host of clubs after a stellar first season at the Vitality Stadium. Real Madrid are set to face competition from Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham for his signature. Huijsen is wanted by a host of Premier League clubs this summerGetty Real Madrid would face competition from Liverpool for Kerkez’s signatureGetty Iraola hailed Huijsen following the win over the Gunners, telling Sky Sports: “I think he is playing very well. Even in this scenario being on the ball he was confident. It’s difficult to defend everything. “I think it’s the third goal he’s scored on set plays, he’s our biggest threat there and he’s helping us a lot.” Huijsen himself addressed the transfer speculation surrounding him, admitting: “I think I’m pretty relaxed. I’m just a chill guy, just as my celebration is. “I don’t really think about it too much. I just go to training every morning. “We have a great group, great staff, great everything at the club and I just enjoy my football, enjoy myself. “At the moment, I’m just having fun playing football and, yeah, it’s going well so I’m really happy.” Meanwhile, Real Madrid would also have to battle Liverpool to sign Kerkez this summer. The Reds are currently the frontrunners in the race for the Hungarian left-back. Kerkez has made 71 appearances across all competitions for Bournemouth since signing from AZ Alkmaar in 2023. He has also evolved into an attacking threat with two goals and six assists in 35 league matches this season.
Real Madrid have stepped up their pursuit of two Bournemouth stars.
The Spanish giants are eyeing potential moves for Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez this summer.
Both players started as the Cherries came from behind to beat Arsenal on Saturday.
Real Madrid scouts were present at the Emirates Stadium to cast an eye over the duo, talkSPORT understands.
They would have been impressed with what they saw as Huijsen got on the scoresheet.
The defender headed in Antonie Semenyo’s long throw to equalise for the visitors.
Evanilson then grabbed the winner as Andoni Iraola’s side snatched a 2-1 victory.
Huijsen’s goal was his third in the Premier League since joining the club last summer.
Following his arrival from Juventus, he has made 33 appearances across all competitions.
The Spaniard, who only turned 20 last month, penned a six-year deal through to 2030 upon signing for Bournemouth.
However, he has already attracted interest from a host of clubs after a stellar first season at the Vitality Stadium.
Real Madrid are set to face competition from Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham for his signature.
Iraola hailed Huijsen following the win over the Gunners, telling Sky Sports: “I think he is playing very well. Even in this scenario being on the ball he was confident. It’s difficult to defend everything.
“I think it’s the third goal he’s scored on set plays, he’s our biggest threat there and he’s helping us a lot.”
Huijsen himself addressed the transfer speculation surrounding him, admitting: “I think I’m pretty relaxed. I’m just a chill guy, just as my celebration is.
“I don’t really think about it too much. I just go to training every morning.
“We have a great group, great staff, great everything at the club and I just enjoy my football, enjoy myself.
“At the moment, I’m just having fun playing football and, yeah, it’s going well so I’m really happy.”
Meanwhile, Real Madrid would also have to battle Liverpool to sign Kerkez this summer.
The Reds are currently the frontrunners in the race for the Hungarian left-back.
Kerkez has made 71 appearances across all competitions for Bournemouth since signing from AZ Alkmaar in 2023.
He has also evolved into an attacking threat with two goals and six assists in 35 league matches this season.
