Paris Saint-Germain had their eye on Dean Huijsen last summer while looking to bolster their defense, but the Spanish center-back ended up joining AFC Bournemouth instead. If they come back in for him, theywon’t be alone.
Even after landing Willian Pacho, the reigning French championsare expected to target another center-back in the upcoming transfer window. With Milan Skriniar potentially heading for the exit, PSG could prioritize another young, high-upside option.
CaughtOffside previously reported that several top clubs — including Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and PSG — have all been tracking the 20-year-old closely.
Huijsen has made an immediate impression in the Premier League and is alreadybeing touted as one ofEurope’s most promising young defenders.If PSGreignite their interest,they’ll be entering a crowded race —and likely dealing with a steep asking price.
According toGIVE ME SPORT on Tuesday, Bournemouth expectHuijsen’s £50 million release clause to be activated this summer.If he stays in England, Liverpoolare believed to be the leadingcontenders
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AS journalist Eduardo Burgos has now revealedthat Madrid are ‘pushing’to get a deal done for Huijsen. Lastseason’s LaLiga championsare planning to hold new talks with thedefender’s entourage next week.
“Real Madrid is pushing for Dean Huijsen,” Burgos wrote. “New contacts with his entourage are expected next week, after El Clásico. Defence is the priority; no crazy moves. The player is prioritising a move to the Bernabéu, despite having interest from Chelsea and Liverpool.”
El Real Madrid aprieta por Dean Huijsen.
Se esperan nuevos contactos con su entorno la semana que viene, tras El Clásico. Prioridad para la defensa, no se harán locuras.
El jugador prioriza desembarcar en el Bernabéu, a pesar de contar con el interés de Chelsea y Liverpool. pic.twitter.com/kZwrvzSQdl
— Eduardo Burgos (@edu17burgos) May 10, 2025
TEAMtalk recently shared an update on the race to sign Dean Huijsen, reporting thatit’s currently shaping up as a battle between Chelsea and Liverpool.According to the outlet, Chelseahave put forward a more attractive financial offer.
The report also notesthere’s growing confidence at Stamford Bridge that Huijsen will choose to join EnzoMaresca’s squad. While Liverpool are still in the mix, TEAMtalk adds that the defender is intrigued byChelsea’s project.