Prior to the start of the summer transfer window, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Newcastle have expressed genuine interest in Dean Huijsen. Numerous European clubs are also interested in the 20-year-old central defender, making him one of the summer's most desirable prospects. Initial reports indicate that Huijsen has a £50m release clause - information that has been confirmed by multiple BBC Sport sources.
Bournemouth are becoming increasingly resigned to losing their child and are aware of the Premier League quartet's interest. However, whether elite European teams increase their interest in the Spain defender could have an impact on English clubs' hopes. Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have both been linked with the centre-back in recent weeks.
Huijsen would prioritize a move to Real Madrid if the La Liga club increased their interest, according to well-placed sources. It is also common knowledge that Huijsen will weigh the possibility of playing in the Champions League alongside regular playing time when deciding on his next move. Regular playing time will help Huijsen continue his development. The fact that Chelsea and Huijsen's advisors get along well could also be important. Liverpool's interest in the ex-Juventus defender may depend on developments over Ibrahima Konate's future.
Konate, a regular for Arne Slot's team this season, is out of contract at the end of next season and if an agreement over an extension cannot be reached by the start of that campaign Liverpool may have to consider alternatives.
Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah's futures at Anfield could also impact Liverpool's level of interest in Huijsen.
Newcastle will prioritise a new central defender this summer having missed out on number one target, Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, last year and could attract Huijsen, particularly if they qualify for the Champions League.
Arsenal central defensive duo William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes have been mainstays of Mikel Arteta's team and while the Gunners have an interest in Huijsen, breaking up that formidable partnership could prove a tall order.
Over the past year, Huijsen, who came to Bournemouth from Juventus in the summer, has become one of the best ball-playing central defenders in European football. He has also been at the center of an international battle between Spain and the Netherlands. He was born in Amsterdam and played for the Netherlands up until the U19 level. However, he is eligible for Spain because he moved to Marbella as a kid, got Spanish citizenship last year, and made his senior debut for the champions of Europe last month.
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