Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing 19-year-old Spanish international Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth this summer.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Dean Huijsen is the subject of interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies have established contact over a possible move for the Bournemouth centre-back. Meanwhile, an update by Fichajes has pointed to Liverpool being in the pole position to land the Spanish international. However, TEAMtalk has suggested that Real Madrid might be the front-runner to secure his services.
The rise and rise of Dean Huijsen
Dean Huijsen has established himself as one of the best young players in the Premier League since joining Bournemouth from Juventus last summer. The Amsterdam native has gone from strength to strength throughout this season, becoming a mainstay at the back for the Cherries.
The 19-year-old has amassed over 2,000 minutes of game time across 27 appearances in all competitions while chipping in with two goals. Meanwhile, Huijsen’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Newcastle United are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
A man in demand
Liverpool will likely dip into the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Virgil van Dijk’s long-term future. Even if the Dutch defender stays at Anfield, the Reds need a new central defender, considering the skipper’s advancing age and Joe Gomez’s fitness woes. So, Huijsen has emerged as a viable target for Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s interest in Dean Huijsen makes sense. The reigning La Liga champions are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window, with David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger on the wrong side of 30. In addition, Eder Militao has sustained two long-term knee injuries in as many seasons. So, Huijsen is an option worth considering for Real Madrid.
As for Newcastle United, Sven Botman has struggled with fitness issues in the last 12 months. In addition, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, and Jamaal Lascelles are on the wrong side of 30. So, Newcastle United should sign a centre-back, and they have initiated contact over a possible move for Huijsen.
Newcastle United should have the funds to afford a deal worth £50 million to sign the Dutch-born Spanish international. However, the two reports have claimed that Liverpool and Real Madrid, respectively, are the front-runners to land the 19-year-old, leaving Newcastle United with a tall order to secure his services.
