Juventus have no interest in selling teenage defender Dean Huijsen despite growing interest from Premier League sides.
According to Tutto Juve, Juventus are not considering any offers for teenage defender Dean Huijsen despite massive Premier League interest. Newcastle United are keen on the 18-year-old defender, while Arsenal and Manchester United are also keeping close tabs on his situation in Turin.
Juventus will keep Dean Huijsen
Juventus are planning a vital summer window to see the club bring critical changes to their playing squad. There are some rumblings about a potential shift in the dugout following how Massimiliano Allegri’s side collapsed in the title challenge against Inter Milan.
The Bianconeri are not in a particularly healthy financial state, too, meaning, like many other struggling giants in the game across the competition, they might have to find funds through player sales. Juventus have identified several key areas that might encourage them to sell some of their notable players, including some highly rated young stars.
Dean Huijsen could have been one of them, with Juventus demanding €30-35 million in exchange for the 18-year-old defender had he left. However, the Bianconeri are not interested in considering any offers for the teenager, with signals that the club might keep him and develop his talent further.
Juventus might have seen the massive fee he might have attracted, with reports stating that Manchester United and Tottenham were prepared to pay at least €30 million had the door opened in their favour. However, the Bianconeri are playing the long game with the 18-year-old defender and may look to increase his value and profit later in his career.
Huijsen blow for Newcastle United and other sides
Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United were considered top contenders for the teenager’s signature ahead of the summer. Each side looks at a player of Huijsen’s talent and remains keen to add such profiles to their squad.
The Magpies, in particular, have eyes on several young defensive talents in the market and may have seen Huijsen as a solid target. However, Newcastle and fellow Premier League sides will suffer a blow in pursuing the 18-year-old defender, with Juventus not interested in entertaining any offers in the upcoming summer window.
