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Ex-Liverpool striker Fernando Morientes is cautious about whether Bournemouth center-back Dean Huijsen is ready for a transfer to Anfield.

"I don't know if Dean Huijsen is ready for Liverpool," stated the former Spain international, courtesy of bet365's UEFA Champions League coverage.

What I can tell you is that I've been incredibly surprised by his ability as a central defender.

"It's not easy being a center-back for a big team, but from the little I've seen of him, he seems like a player who has proven himself and is starting to be ready to lead a defense for a big club.

Bournemouth center-back Dean Huijsen could be on the move.

Morientes also hinted that Liverpool ought to be in the mix should Rodrygo consider exiting Real Madrid come summer

Last year, the player disclosed that back in 2017, a deal worth €3 million ($3.4M) was on the cards for him to swap Santos for Anfield, only for him to stay put in Brazil; he later joined Madrid for a hefty €45 million ($51.1M) a year after.

"If Rodrygo leaves Real Madrid, I'd love for him to go to Liverpool