Atletico Madrid are reportedly keen on signing Dean Huijsen from Premier League club Bournemouth in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Liverpool and Real Madrid are keen on Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen as well, and it will be interesting to see if Atletico Madrid can beat them in the race for his signature. The Premier League club will demand around £50 million to part ways with him.
Liverpool need a quality central defender in the summer, especially with Virgil van Dijk yet to sign a new deal. The Dutch international will be a free agent at the end of the season, and Liverpool have not been able to agree on a new contract with him. In addition, the Dutchman is approaching the twilight of his career.
The Reds need to find the quality centre-back, and the Bournemouth defender could be an excellent addition. The youngster is regarded as one of the finest young defensive talents in the Premier League, and he could develop into a key player for Liverpool. The defender is valued at £50 million, and Liverpool certainly have the financial resources to get the deal done.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are looking to add more depth than quality to their central defensive unit and have their sights set on Dean Huijsen. They need to find the long-term replacement for players like David Alaba, and the Bournemouth defender could be the ideal acquisition.
Liverpool and Real Madrid are among the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them will be quite attractive for the Premier League defender. The Reds have recently held talks with his representatives.
Can Atletico Madrid win the race for Huijsen?
It remains to be seen if Atletico Madrid can manage to convince the player to join them instead. The Colchoneros are among the biggest clubs in the world as well, and the young defender will be able to work with Diego Simeone if he moves to the Spanish capital.
All three clubs will be attractive destinations for him, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. Even though he might cost £50 million now, he has the quality to justify the investment in the long run. Huijsen has all the attributes to develop into a top-class player, and whoever ends up signing him will have a future star on their hands.
