REAL MADRID PREPARE £46M BID FOR DEAN HUIJSEN AS SPANISH GIANTS FACE CHELSEA IN TRANSFER BATTLE FOR BOURNEMOUTH'S TEENAGE DEFENDER
Real Madrid have joined Chelsea in the pursuit of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, with the Spanish giants preparing a £46 million (€55m) bid for the teenage sensation. The 19-year-old, currently on loan from Juventus, has emerged as one of Europe's most promising centre-backs after a breakout Premier League campaign.
Why Madrid Want Huijsen
Defensive Reinforcements: With Nacho Fernández departing and Antonio Rüdiger aging (31), Madrid see Huijsen as a long-term successor.
Spanish Roots: Born in Amsterdam but raised in Málaga's youth system, Huijsen qualifies as a homegrown La Liga player.
Versatility: Comfortable at CB or RB, his 6'5" frame and ball-playing skills (89% pass accuracy) fit Carlo Ancelotti's system.
Chelsea's Strong Interest
The Blues had been leading the chase, viewing Huijsen as:
A replacement for Thiago Silva (departing)
Competition for Levi Colwill and Benoît Badiashile
A cost-effective alternative to pricier targets like Jean-Clair Todibo
Juventus' Stance
Willing to sell for €50m+ (£43m+) despite just buying him back from Roma last summer.
Bournemouth lack a purchase option, giving Juve full control.
Battle Lines Drawn
What's Next?
June 10-15: Juve expect formal bids after Huijsen's UEFA U21 Euro campaign with Spain.
Decision Timeline: The defender will choose his next club by early July.
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