Liverpool appears to have suffered a huge blow in its pursuit of Dean Huijsen.

But it seems that, not for the first time, Liverpool could be beaten to a transfer by Chelsea.

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The Independent echoes those claims and reports Chelsea has “taken a lead in the pursuit” of Huijsen

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Sky Sports transfer reporter Florian Plettenberg claims Liverpool has “once again made a strong push” for Huijsen in recent days, but adds a decision on his future has not yet been made

Regardless, the quantity of reports in the space of 24 hours suggests Huijsen is indeed set to move on this summer
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