Chelsea is in the lead to sign the Bournemouth defender this summer because Real Madrid is unsure if they can afford Dean Huijsen.
English and European clubs are interested in Huijsen, and his contract has a £50 million release clause. He has been a standout player for Bournemouth this season, and Chelsea is interested in adding a ball-playing center-back to their roster.
Madrid’s interest in the Spain international might be a major obstacle for Chelsea, who may also have to contend with opposition from Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle. Sources claim that if a transfer to the Bernabéu were possible, Huijsen, who recently turned 20, would support it.
However, it is believed that Madrid is uncertain about the availability of finances. In recent years, the club has not been in the practice of paying high sums for new players. They’ve tried to sign players on free transfers, and they’re getting close to signing Trent Alexander-Arnold, a right-back for Liverpool.
Chelsea leading Dean Huijsen transfer race
The Independent claims that Chelsea is in the best position to get him. According to reports, Huijsen is seriously considering moving to Stamford Bridge, where the club is preparing a massive seven-year contract that would safeguard his financial future.
No player on the Newcastle team has a contract longer than six years, and Real Madrid is not anticipated to make a move at this time. Additionally, Liverpool and Arsenal have established center-back pairings that may keep Huijsen on the bench.
Club World Cup teams will have a chance to sign players in time for the tournament, which begins on June 15, during the week-and-a-half-long Premier League transfer window that runs from June 1 to June 10.
Manchester City and Chelsea are the two English teams competing in the redesigned competition, which will take place in the United States and run for almost a month.
