Paris Saint-Germain showed interest in Dean Huijsen last summer as part of a defensive overhaul, but the Spanish center-back ultimately joined AFC Bournemouth. If PSG makes another push for him, the club will facestrong competition.
Despite signing Willian Pacho, PSG could still target another center-back this summer, especially with Milan Skriniar expected to leave on a permanent dealthis summer.
According toCaughtOffside, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and PSG are all monitoring the 19-year-old.
Huijsen has impressed in the Premier League with strong performances, earning praise and drawing interest from top clubs. If PSG decides to pursue him, the club will likely face stiff competition, and any suitor may need to meet a high asking price.
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Initially,SPORT reported that Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Jules Kounde, with the Barcelona defender seen as an alternative to Huijsen. However, nowThe Sun reports that the Blues want both defenders.
Chelsea have rekindled their transfer interest in signing Barcelona’s Kounde andalso want Huijsen this summer. These moves would allow the Blues to massively overhaul their backline.
🚨 Chelsea have rekindled their transfer interest in signing Barcelona star Jules Kounde and also want Dean Huijsen this summer.
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TEAMtalk previously reported, citing sources, that Newcastle have made Huijsen their top target for the summer transfer window, though another club is currently ahead in the race for his signature.
Furthermore, the report mentions that the Magpies have contacted Huijsen’s agents to express interest in signing him. Newcastleview the 19-year-old center-back as a great addition due to his relatively low cost, with a £50 million release clause in his Bournemouth contract.