Five Premier League teams have reportedly met with Dean Huijsen's entourage ahead of a possible summer transfer for the in-demand Bournemouth star.
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Premier League teams queue up for HuijsenBournemouth star has £50m release clauseReal Madrid also interested in defenderFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham have all met with the 19-year-old's representatives to sound out a possible transfer. The centre-back has a £50 million ($65m) release clause, and Bournemouth and the player are said to want a 'swift outcome'.
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Huijsen only joined Bournemouth last summer from Juventus but in that time he has become one of the most coveted defenders in Europe. The teenager admitted he has been flattered by the interest, including the links with Real Madrid. It seems the youngster will not be short of options at the end of the season.
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The report adds that while the aforementioned Premier League sides have held talks with Huijsen's team, it remains to be seen where he will go. Incidentally, his contract at Bournemouth runs until 2030.
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Transfer speculaton aside, Huijsen could feature for Bournemouth at home to fellow European hopefuls Fulham on Monday in the Premier League.