Chelsea are eager to get ahead of Real Madrid in the race for Dean Huijsen and keen to trigger his €60 million release clause.
According to Fichajes, Chelsea are planning to trigger Dean Huijsen’s release clause in the summer and sign the Bournemouth defender as quickly as possible. The Blues face the looming threat of Real Madrid in the race for the 19-year-old Premier League prospect, as the defender seems destined to play elsewhere next season.
Dean Huijsen has made a significant mark in his debut season in the Premier League, with the defender excelling in the heart of the Bournemouth defence. The centre-back’s displays have already earned him a maiden Spain call-up as widespread suggestions point at the defender keeping his place in the national side going forward.
Meanwhile, there’s a looming transfer breathing down on Bournemouth’s neck, as Huijsen’s contract consists of a €60 million release clause. Real Madrid are one of those keen, with the Spanish giants eager to sign the 19-year-old Premier League prospect as well as his Cherries teammate Milos Kerkez.
Huijsen has been warned over making a switch to Real Madrid amid fears that he would disrupt his own development and a promising career with a move to the Bernabeu. However, the European holders remain in the hunt and will be seen as favourites to sign him.
The report does point at the possibility of Real Madrid not involving themselves in the race if there was no reduction in his asking price. As Bournemouth are unlikely to slash the release clause amount, it could open the door for Chelsea to make their move for Huijsen, whom they had earlier thought of as a difficult target.
Chelsea eager to sign Dean Huijsen
Enzo Maresca has reportedly been in contact for Huijsen, and with the Blues needing a new central defender in the summer they are willing to trigger his release clause. Chelsea are keen to get ahead in the race for the Spanish defender and beat the likes of Real Madrid.
The idea of triggering the release clause might help Chelsea close the deal for the defender very early in the summer window. They are eager to be decisive in the race, which may end up favouring them in the pursuit of signing the 19-year-old Premier League prospect from Bournemouth.
