Dean Huijsen in action for Bournemouth against West Ham (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Real Madrid could reportedly be ready to sell a big name from their squad in order to fund a potential transfer move for Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen.
The Spanish giants are the latest top club to be linked with Huijsen after his impressive performances in the Premier League.
The 19-year-old looks like an outstanding prospect and it’s surely going to be hard for Bournemouth to keep hold of him for much longer.
According to Fichajes, Real Madrid are determined to win the race for Huijsen and could even be prepared to sell the experienced David Alaba to help fund the move.
Arsenal and Liverpool have also been among the clubs strongly linked with Huijsen in a recent report from the Athletic.
Dean Huijsen transfer – what would be the best next destination for him?
Huijsen could be wise not to rush into a decision this summer, as he’ll likely have a long list of elite club sides trying to turn his head.
Still, the Spain international is still young and is progressing well at a club who play good football and give young players a chance.
If Huijsen goes to Real Madrid, there’s no guarantee he’d play regularly, and the pressure of such a big move might be too much for him at this early stage in his career.
Arsenal also seems like a bit of a risky move as it’s not clear how Huijsen would fit in when William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes will surely remain Mikel Arteta’s first-choice partnership for the foreseeable future.
Liverpool might make the most sense for Huijsen, as they’ll surely soon need to think about bringing in a long-term successor to the ageing Virgil van Dijk in defence.
