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Real Madrid have found another way to frustrate Liverpool for the umpteenth time in the last few weeks.
The Reds’ recent transfer history with the Spanish giants reads like a chronicle of near-misses and frustration.
Los Blancos recently beat Liverpool to the signing of Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni, while their recent pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold has driven even more salt into these recent wounds.
According to the latest update from Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool could lose out on yet another potentially generational talent to Los Blancos.
The journalist claims that Real Madrid have sent in a formal contract offer for Liverpool-linked Dean Huijsen.
The 20-year-old has become one of the most discussed players among Liverpool transfer circles, with several top journalists confirming the Reds’ interest in him.
However, it appears Real Madrid have taken the lead in the race, having sent in a formal proposal, despite initially not being particularly keen on signing a defender this summer.
Romano dropped the update on X, stating, “Real Madrid have sent formal contract proposal to Dean Huijsen and his camp today, talks ongoing to sign Spanish CB.
“Negotiations continue while Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool remain ready to enter the race in case of complications. Real Madrid remains players’ priority.”
Matt Law of the Telegraph had earlier revealed that Madrid are closing in on a deal to sign the Bournemouth defender, outpacing Chelsea and Liverpool in a transfer tussle that underscores the Spanish giants’ enduring pull in the market.
Huijsen, a Dutch-born Spain international, has long admired Madrid and is open to the move.
The Spanish giants will likely want to sign him before the Club World Cup to integrate him quickly into the squad.
The player previously revealed that Sergio Ramos is his idol.
When asked by El Chiringuito TV in April about the possibility of joining Real Madrid, Huijsen remained diplomatic but left the door open for future opportunities:
🚨⚪️ EXCL: Real Madrid have sent formal contract proposal to Dean Huijsen and his camp today, talks ongoing to sign Spanish CB.
Negotiations continue while Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool remain ready to enter the race in case of complications.
Real remain player’s priority. pic.twitter.com/mp9U8uhFMd
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 14, 2025
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