Liverpool have been dealt a second transfer blow by Real Madrid in as many weeks as Los Blancos activated the £50million release clause of a Reds target
11:36, 15 May 2025
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth after his sides 1-0 win during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Fulham FC at Vitality Stadium on April 14, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
Dean Huijsen looks set to join Real Madrid(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth, AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
Liverpool have been dealt another transfer blow by Real Madrid.
Arne Slot's side already look set to lose Trent Alexander-Arnold to Los Blancos when his contract expires in the summer. The full-back, 26, announced his time at the club will come to an end in the summer with Madrid his likely destination.
And Madrid have now moved on to another defensive target, Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen. Huijsen, 20, has a £50million release clause that has been triggered by Madrid, according to the BBC.
Real made contact with Bournemouth on Wednesday and discussions are ongoing between the clubs, with the Spanish giants wanting him as part of their Club World Cup squad.
Sky Sports are reporting personal terms are also being negotiated.
Dean Huijsen
Dean Huijsen had been linked to Liverpool(Image: AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
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Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano tweeted: "Understand Dean Huijsen’s camp has landed in Madrid to close the deal with Real.
"Length of the contract being discussed with 5 year deal on the table. Deal done club to club for £50m clause to be paid in 3 instalments, player’s contract being sorted."
Huijsen signed for Bournemouth last summer to the tune of £12m. The defender had made one appearance for Juventus and 13 for Roma over the course of the 23/24 season.
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However, he negotiated a £50m release clause into his contract that has seen a number of clubs scope out a potential deal - including Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal.
The Reds had emerged as a likely destination, with Slot looking to strengthen his backline.
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"I'm very calm. I don't really focus on it, now is not the time. I'm just focused on finishing the season well," Huijsen said of the speculation earlier this month.
"My dad is my agent, he fixes everything, I don't read anything, I don't think about it too much, I'm just focusing on my football and working hard."