LONDON, England — Chelsea FC fit need to rethink dem transfer targets as Real Madrid don show interest for Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, wey dey attract attention from multiple clubs.
Di 20-year-old Huijsen don make 34 appearances for Bournemouth since im join dem last summer from Juventus for an initial fee of £12.8 million. Dis season, he don impress under coach Andoni Iraola, and now wow many clubs dey consider to sign am before di summer transfer window close.
Huijsen get £50 million release clause wey fit pay in installments, but dat no stop clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal from eyeing am. Chelsea, wey don list am as one of dem defensive targets to help coach Enzo Maresca, fit now dey look other options, as dem also dey link with Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and Ajax’s Jorrel Hato.
Di summer transfer plans go depend on whether Chelsea go qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League. But recent developments fit already affect dem chances of signing Huijsen, as Real Madrid don make dem interest clear.
As Xabi Alonso prepare to manage Real Madrid, dem don show confidence to secure Huijsen’s signature. Reports suggest say Madrid dey ready to offer better salary than what Chelsea fit provide, and di player himself go prefer to join Madrid if dem fit agree deal with Bournemouth.
Last month, Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola commend Huijsen for im strong mentality despite di ongoing speculation. Iraola talk say: “From wetin I see every day, whether for training or match, I no dey see di speculation affect am at all. He dey train well and play well as well.”
Huijsen’s potential exit go be significant blow for Bournemouth, but di club go still make profit just after one season if he move go Madrid. Real Madrid dey desperate to seal di deal in time for di Club World Cup, as dem face defensive challenges dis season.
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