Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool are keen on signing Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth, and they have already held talks with his agents.
According to an update by the reliable David Ornstein, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool have had a meeting with the agents of Dean Huijsen. However, a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes has claimed that the Spanish international wants to join Real Madrid instead. He is valued at £50 million.
The 19-year-old is highly rated in the Premier League, and he is one of the best young defenders in European football right now. It is no surprise that several top clubs are keen on securing his signature. It remains to be seen where he ends up.
Arsenal need more depth in the defensive unit, especially after the persistent injury problems at the back this season. Then 19-year-old could be a quality acquisition for the Gunners, and they could help him develop into a top-class player. Arsenal have done well to groom talented young players over the years, and they could help Huijsen fulfill his potential as well.
As for Chelsea, the Blues have looked quite vulnerable defensively this season, and they are also likely to sell players like Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi permanently in the summer. They will need to fill the void left by the two players, and the Bournemouth defender seems like the ideal acquisition.
Finally, Liverpool will need to add more depth to the defensive unit. The 19-year-old could be a quality long-term acquisition for them. The Reds have players like Ibrahima Konate and Joe Gomez at their disposal and both players can be quite injury-prone. Adding a reliable central defender to the squad would be ideal. It will be interesting to see if the English clubs can convince the player to join them instead of moving to Spain.
Huijsen tempted to join Real Madrid
It is no surprise that the player is interested in a move to Real Madrid. They are widely regarded as the biggest club in the world, and the opportunity to join them can be hard to turn down for any player. It remains to be seen whether the Spanish outfit can get the deal done in the coming weeks.
Los Blancos have the financial muscle to convince Bournemouth, and the player is already keen on joining them. With Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba on the wrong side of 30, Real Madrid need to plan for the future. Signing the talented young Bournemouth defender would be a wise decision.
