Arsenal have been in “regular contact” with Bournemouth, even within the last 24 hours, for centre-back Dean Huijsen, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Under the management of Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth have blossomed into one of the most exciting teams to watch in the Premier League. Their high-intensity brand of football has seen the Cherries secure a record points tally in the top flight with games to spare, a testament to how impressive Iraola has been.
A large contributor to Bournemouth’s success this season has been Dean Huijsen. Since being drafted in to replace Marcos Senesi, Huijsen has been a revelation, establishing himself firmly in the first-team and living up to the potential that many knew he had when he joined the Cherries from Juventus for just under £13 million.
Dean Huijsen 24/25 Season Stats So Far
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With the summer transfer window fast approaching, many clubs, including this Premier League title contender, are interested in the Spanish international, with Huijsen having been dubbed "sensational" for his form.
Arsenal ‘Always Informed’
Gunners have monitored Huijsen
Dean Huijsen in action for Spain
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano revealed that Arsenal have been in consistent communication with Bournemouth about Huijsen and the defender’s immediate future. Romano said:
“Dean Huijsen is expected to become the third ‘Here We Go’ of the summer for Real Madrid after the new coach, Xabi Alonso, and after Trent Alexander-Arnold. Dean Huijsen (was) always giving priority to Real Madrid, even if, including tonight, clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal always called to be informed on the situation of Dean Huijsen.
“Chelsea and Arsenal have been in regular contact in the last 24 hours to understand what happens, if they can still enter the race in case the deal collapses. Chelsea and Arsenal have always been fighting on this one.”
As Romano noted, it appears that Huijsen is set to join Real Madrid, who are willing to meet the defender’s £50 million release clause. Arsenal’s interest in Huijsen is understandable, not only given the quality of the player, but also due to suggestions that one Arsenal centre-back is being tracked, ironically enough, by Real Madrid. Were he to leave, then the Gunners would need to reinforce.
Having played against him when facing Bournemouth this season, Arsenal will be all too aware of how good Huijsen is as a player and no doubt, will be frustrated to have missed out on his signature, at least as things stand.
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( All stats are fromSofascoreand are correct as of 15/05/2025 )
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