Premier League giant Chelsea are the frontrunners to sign Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen and the London club hope to complete the transfer before the Club World Cup begins.
Huijsen has impressed in his debut Premier League season since joining Bournemouth from Juventus. His impressive form has caught the attention of the likes of Real Madrid, Arsenal and Liverpool are already open to triggering the 20-year-old’s £50 million ($66m) release clause this summer.
Undoubtedly one of the most sought after youngsters in the world, Huijsen recently made his debut for the Spanish national team, helping them to a Nations League victory against Netherlands, the country of his birth.
With Bournemouth, he has scored two goals in the 31 matches and it’s not surprising top clubs are eager to have him on board.
Latest report from the The Independent claim Huijsen is “seriously considering” a transfer to Chelsea, with the London club offering the youngster a seven-year contract.
Chelsea face stiff competition from Real Madrid, and Manchester United who are eager to revamp their backline.
Huijsen will be looking to impress further when his Bournemouth side come up against Manchester United this weekend. The last time the two teams met, Huijsen scored in a 3-0 win at Old Trafford.
