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Liverpool has been encouraged to invest in Dean Huijsen, who has been likened to a Rolls Royce.

The Bournemouth defender has emerged as one of the standout performers in the Premier League this season, attracting interest from several clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.

It's understood that Huijsen has a £50 million ($64.6 million) release clause in his contract with the Cherries.

Former Manchester United and Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster believes the center-back would be a bargain for Liverpool at that price and is capable of stepping into Van Dijk's shoes.

We've sold this kid for £15 million ($19.4 million), and now he's got a £50 million buyout clause in his contract.'

"Realistically, with how much he's improved, he's probably worth more than that.

The big ask of a young player, especially a centre-back coming into the Premier League, is whether they can hit the ground running and adapt."

He added: "It's a massive step up even from Juventus.

It's reported that Bournemouth secured his signature last year with the understanding he'd get Premier League exposure, and they're braced for his departure.

Huijsen's current club has even tipped him as a future top three world center-back

Liverpool's pursuit is challenged by Chelsea, with SPORT revealing that Enzo Maresca has reached out to Huijsen personally about a switch to Stamford Bridge.

Huijsen was recently praised by Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola after making his international debut for the Spain last month, facing off against Van Dijk in the Nations League
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