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Dean Huijsen is one of the most in-demand players going into the summer, with Liverpool in the hunt for the defender.

The 20-year-old AFC Bournemouth talent has been one of the breakout stars in the Premier League this season, with Huijsen establishing himself as a full international with Spain whilst also leading the Cherries on a quest to qualify for Europe for the first time in their history.

As a result, Liverpool are chasing Huijsen, with the defender having a £50m release clause that activates this summer as plenty of Premier League clubs as well as teams from abroad queue up to try their luck at signing the youngster.

And Chelsea’s viewpoint on signing Huijsen could give Liverpool fans reason to be confident about landing the defender.

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According to journalist Simon Phillips, Liverpool sources are ‘adamant’ that they’re in the lead to sign Huijsen, with the Reds in the driving seat to land the Spanish international even with the threat of Chelsea looming above them.

Even with Virgil van Dijk signing a new contract with Liverpool this week, most supporters will agree that a new central defender is needed heading into next season to provide real competition for the Dutchman and Ibrahima Konate.

And Huijsen will deliver on just that, with the former Juventus wonderkid showing this season that he is on the path to becoming one of the best defenders in the world and a player who could become a star with Liverpool.

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Moreover, with the Reds in pole position for Huijsen and rival clubs now believing that Arne Slot’s side will land the Bournemouth defender, this update will be a huge boost to Liverpool fans hoping to see the centre-back at Anfield next season, who could be an exceptional long-term signing.

Huijsen’s rise from relative unknown in the English game to one of the most highly coveted players in the Premier League has been astonishing, with the Amsterdam-born defender making his mark at the highest level in football and then some.

And for Liverpool this summer, Huijsen is the definition of a ‘dream’ signing for the Reds, with the 20-year-old centre-back very much at the start of his career in the Premier League after a perfect debut year at Bournemouth.

With a £50m release clause standing between Liverpool and Huijsen, the Reds will be crazy not to activate the option heading into the summer, with the centre-back an ideal choice to join Slot’s ranks in the off-season.


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