Paris Saint-Germain showed interest in Dean Huijsen last summer as part of an effort to bolster their defense. However, the Spanish center-back ultimately signed with AFC Bournemouth. If PSG revisit their pursuit, they won’t be alone.
Despite the addition of Willian Pacho, PSG are still expected to target another center-back, especially with Milan Skriniar likely to depart this summer.
According to a recent report from CaughtOffside, several top clubs — including Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona and PSG — have been monitoring the 20-year-old closely.
Huijsen has drawn attention quickly since arriving in the Premier League, emerging as one of Europe’s most promising young defenders. Should PSG make another move, they’ll face strong competition and a steep price tag.
TEAMtalk previously reported that Liverpool are among the most serious suitors and view Huijsen as a potential long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk. Bournemouth reportedly set his release clause at £50 million.
Where does Real Madrid stand in the Dean Huijsen race?
Defensa Central reports that Real Madrid are admirers of Huijsen, but the young center-back carries a hefty price tag. His release clause stands at €58 million, and the club is reluctant to pay that much for a defender.
According to the report, Madrid have informed Huijsen’s camp that he tops their list of potential signings. However, they’ve taken a wait-and-see approach and do not plan to greenlight a move for him at this stage.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have reportedly made an offer for Huijsen to join them immediately and take part in the Club World Cup. Madrid are unfazed by that development and do not plan to use it as motivation to accelerate their pursuit, per the report.
For now, the Spanish giants view a playmaking midfielder and a left-back as more pressing priorities, per Defensa Central. The key question is whether Real Madrid can convince Huijsen to wait—or if another club’s offer will tempt the promising defender away.
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