Liverpool and Newcastle United are reportedly keen on signing 19-year-old Juventus defender Dean Huijsen from Juventus.
According to a report from Italian outlet Tuttosport, Dean Huijsen is valued at €30 million, with the price tag leaving Liverpool and Newcastle United hesitant to match the valuation for the 19-year-old Juventus prospect.
The defender was on loan at AS Roma in the second half of last season and he did not get enough opportunities to impress with them. He will be hoping to join a club where he will play regularly, and it will be interesting to see if suitors like Liverpool and Newcastle are willing to cough up the asking price.
It is no secret that Liverpool need to bring in defensive reinforcements, and the 19-year-old would be a long-term investment for them. They need to fill the void left by Joel Matip earlier this summer. The player left upon the expiry of his contract and he will have to be replaced.
Huijsen would be a long-term investment
The 19-year-old central defender has the potential to succeed in the Premier League, and he could develop into an important first-team player for live Liverpool in the coming seasons. The Premier League gants have a proven track record of nurturing young players, and they could help him fulfil his tremendous potential as well.
There is no doubt that Liverpool have the financial resources to pay the €30 million asking price, and they will probably hope to sign him for a more reasonable amount of money. The Reds will need to strengthen the other areas of their squad as well, and they will not want to overspend on the young defender.
Similarly, Newcastle United looked vulnerable at the back last season, and they were looked to improve their defensive unit this summer. Signing the 19-year-old defender would be a long-term investment for them.
He could develop into an important player for them with coaching and experience. The opportunity to play in the Premier League will be quite exciting for the young defender, and he will hope that the likes of Liverpool and Newcastle can finalise an agreement for him. It will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds unfolds.
