Huijsen has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water, and Bournemouth will be thinking they secured a bargain, managing to secure his signature from Juventus at the beginning of the season. Unfortunately for the Cherries, his performances have attracted the interest of a host of clubs around Europe.
The Spanish defender is just 20 years old, but he's become a key player for Bournemouth in the Premier League, playing 27 games this season. His impressive displays led to Huijsen being called up to the national team, making two appearances for his country earlier this year.
Fabrizio Romano: Arsenal Keen on Dean Huijsen
Arsenal are 'really interested'
Dean Huijsen in action for Bournemouth
Speaking on GIVEMESPORT's Market Madness podcast, Romano has confirmed that Arsenal are one of the sides who are interested in signing Huijsen this summer. Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle are also keen, with the 20-year-old expected to remain in the Premier League for the 2025/2026 season...
"From what I'm hearing, Arsenal are also interested. Newcastle dream of him, but I think for Newcastle, it is going to be very difficult to get the deal done now with Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal. These three clubs are really interested, so I think he's going to stay in the Premier League."
Dean Huijsen's Bournemouth Stats (2024/25 Premier League)
Games
27
Goals
2
Pass accuracy %
84
Tackles per 90
1.45
Clearances per 90
7.19
Minutes played
2054
Although Arsenal might not be prioritising a move to sign a centre-back in the summer due to other issues that need addressing, the addition of Huijsen could be seen as a market opportunity. The Spanish international has a £50m release clause in his contract, and he's already making a significant impact at senior level despite his age.
Huijsen, described as a 'generational' talent, will need to weigh up whether he's going to get the same amount of game time at a new club if he does depart, so some interested parties might have some convincing to do in order to secure his signature.
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