Dean Huijsen has been linked with a move away from Bournemouth, with Premier League clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool keen on him.
According to a report by Football Insider, Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have now joined the race to sign Dean Huijsen, and they are pushing hard to sign the Bournemouth defender. The Spanish international has a £50 million release clause, with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool also interested in him.
The Dutch-born defender has shown his quality in the Premier League, and he has the ability to succeed at the highest level. It is no surprise that top clubs are looking to sign him. He has been linked with Real Madrid in recent weeks as well.
Arsenal could use another central defender and are rightly interested in the teenage sensation. Gabriel Magalhaes has struggled with injury problems this season, and the Gunners need more depth in the squad. Huijsen is well-settled in the Premier League, and he could be a long-term investment for Arsenal.
He will want to join a big club capable of fighting for trophies, and Arsenal certainly fit the profile. Meanwhile, Chelsea are fighting for Champions League qualification, and they need better players at their disposal if they finish in the top four. Huijsen will help them tighten up at the back.
The Blues are likely to sell Trevoh Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile, and Axel Disasi in the summer. The Spanish international could be an ideal target. As far as Liverpool are concerned, it will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for the Spaniard.
Virgil van Dijk is expected to sign a new deal with the club, and Ibrahima Konate is the first-choice partner for him. Liverpool might not be able to offer Huijsen regular game time. The young defender needs to play every week, and he will not want to sit on the bench at a big club.
Bayern Munich keen on Huijsen
As far as Bayern Munich are concerned, they have looked vulnerable defensively, and they want to address that problem in the summer. Huijsen would be a quality long-term investment, and he could develop into a key player for the club with the right guidance. The opportunity to play for one of the biggest clubs in Europe will be quite exciting for the Spanish international.
It remains to be seen whether Bayern Munich are prepared to pay his asking price. The £50 million valuation of the defender could complicate matters for any club hoping to sign him. While there is no doubt that the Premier League clubs have the finances to get the deal done, they have other pressing needs and might not want to spend over the odds on the young defender.
