According to a report by Give Me Sport, Chelsea and Liverpool are confident of beating Real Madrid to the signature of Dean Huijsen. The defender has a release clause of £50 million, and he is highly rated in the Premier League. He could develop into a top-class player for the two clubs with the right guidance.
The young defender has proven himself in the Premier League, and he deserves to play for bigger clubs. Chelsea or Liverpool could be the ideal destination for him, although other bigwigs are also keen on signing him.
Chelsea need to bring in upgrades on players like Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi. The 20-year-old defender could be the ideal acquisition for them. Even though the Spanish international might cost a premium right now, he could justify the investment in the long run.
Liverpool need another quality defender, and the youngster would be a quality long-term addition for them. Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate have an unreliable fitness record, and Liverpool need more depth in the side in order to compete on all fronts. The young defender could prove to be a very useful addition.
It is no surprise that Real Madrid want to sign the player as well. The Merengues are looking to build a squad for the future, and they need to bring in players who can develop into future stars. The Bournemouth defender would be the ideal acquisition, and it will be interesting to see whether they can win the race for his signature.
All three clubs have the resources to afford the £50 million asking price, and the transfer might come down to the wishes of the player eventually. Huijsen will look to join a club capable of fighting for major trophies. All three clubs could provide him with that platform. Liverpool and Real Madrid are probably better-placed to win league titles and the UEFA Champions League right now, and it remains to be seen what the player decides.
