Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen is expected to remain in the Premier League next season.

The Spanish international, who continues to be linked with Liverpool, is set to draw a lot of attention this summer due to his notable £50 million ($66.3 million) release clause.

Arne Slot, meanwhile, has made a "difficult" Virgil van Dijk admission after the Liverpool captain signed a new two-year deal at Anfield.

The Cherries snapped up Huijsen from Juventus last summer for £15.3 million ($20.3 million), with plans to groom him for future success.

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His progress has not only caught the attention of Spain's national team but also potential transfer suitors.

Liverpool is believed to be among them, particularly now that a buyout clause has been confirmed.

Spanish outlet Relevo reports that a move within England is almost certain, with Real Madrid unsure about signing a central defender this year and questioning the hefty fee involved.

The Spanish press dropping Madrid from the list of potential suitors seemingly simplifies Liverpool's job in convincing Huijsen to come on board.

A friend called me and said, 'Go to Real Madrid.' I laughed