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Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen has become the subject of one of the summer’s most complex transfer battles, with Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, and even outsiders Real Madrid locked in a high-stakes pursuit of the 19-year-old Spanish international.

The teenager’s £50 million release clause, coupled with conflicting reports over his preferred destination, has created a whirlwind of speculation as clubs scramble to secure his signature.

Huijsen’s rise from Juventus castoff to Premier League standout has been meteoric.

Since joining Bournemouth for £12.8 million in July 2024, the Dutch-born defender has started 28 league matches, scoring three goals and maintaining the fourth-best home defensive record in the division alongside 22-year-old Illia Zabarnyi.

His composure on the ball (89% pass accuracy), aerial dominance (68% duel success), and versatility to play across the backline earned him a senior Spain debut in March 2025, replacing the injured Pau Cubarsí mid-game against the Netherlands.

His impressive statistics highlight why top clubs are vying for his signature:

Dean Huijsen.

Based on 1566 minutes played [Fbref].

As mentioned, Liverpool will be far from the only side looking to do some shopping on the south coast this summer.

According to The Independent, Chelsea lead the race with a seven-year contract offer, aiming to finalize the deal before July’s Club World Cup.

The Blues’ strategy aligns with their youth-centric model, offering immediate first-team football and leveraging their ability to trigger the £50 million clause outright.

But now talkSPORT’s Alex Crook has suggested that the Blues do not have a significant advantage as reported.

The journalist has claimed that Huijsen prefers a move to Liverpool or Arsenal over the West London club – meaning he could easily reject any advances from Chelsea.

With Chelsea pushing for a pre-Club World Cup resolution and Liverpool leveraging their imminent Premier League title, the saga hinges on Huijsen’s willingness to commit quickly

Arsenal’s Champions League status and Arteta’s project could yet sway the decision, while Bournemouth brace for bids as early as June.

As the summer window approaches, one truth emerges: Dean Huijsen’s £50 million clause guarantees drama, but his final destination remains anyone’s guess.

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