Liverpool have reportedly added Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen to their transfer shortlist as the club revisits interest in the highly rated centre-back ahead of the summer window.
Sources indicate that LIVERPOOL are once again monitoring the 20-year-old after missing out on signing him last year, when he moved from Bournemouth to Real Madrid in a deal worth around £50 million.
Huijsen emerged as one of the Premier League’s most promising young defenders during his single season at Bournemouth, where he made more than 30 league appearances and quickly attracted interest from several elite European clubs. His performances, which included three goals and a series of commanding displays in central defence, earned him widespread attention and helped secure his high-profile move to the Spanish giants in 2025.
Liverpool had been among the clubs monitoring the Spain international before that transfer, with the Merseyside side reportedly viewing him as a potential long-term addition to their defence. Interest from the Reds was part of a wider battle for the player, with several Premier League teams also tracking his progress during his breakthrough campaign in England.
Now, fresh reports suggest Liverpool’s recruitment team has revived its interest in the towering 1.96-metre centre-back as they plan future defensive reinforcements. Huijsen is regarded as a player with significant long-term potential thanks to his composure on the ball, aerial strength and ability to play out from the back — attributes that fit the tactical demands of modern possession-based football.
Liverpool’s renewed interest comes as the club assesses its defensive options for the coming seasons. With experienced defenders such as Virgil van Dijk approaching the later stages of their careers and competition for places increasing, the club’s recruitment staff are understood to be identifying younger defenders capable of developing into long-term starters.
Huijsen’s situation at Real Madrid could also influence any potential move. While the Spanish club signed him as part of their long-term defensive plans, recent reports have suggested his transition to life at the Bernabéu has been closely scrutinized during his first season in La Liga.
If Madrid were willing to consider offers in the future, several clubs could enter the race. LIVERPOOL are expected to face strong competition from other European sides that have followed Huijsen’s progress since his rapid rise in England.
For now, Liverpool’s interest remains at the monitoring stage, but the defender’s name is expected to feature prominently in transfer speculation as the summer window approaches. Should the opportunity arise, the Reds could attempt to secure a player they previously came close to signing — and who remains one of Europe’s most highly rated young centre-backs.
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