Real Madrid Unwilling to Pay €58M for PSG Target as Chelsea Take Transfer Lead | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain were interested in Dean Huijsen last summer as part of a wider push to reinforce their defense, but the Spanish center-back ended up joining AFC Bournemouth instead. If they decide to circle back, they’ll have plenty of company.

Even after adding Willian Pacho, PSG are still expected to pursue another center-back—especially with Milan Skriniar likely on his way out at the end of the season.

CaughtOffside reports that several top clubs are keeping close tabs on the 19-year-old, including Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and PSG.

Huijsen has made a strong impression since arriving in the Premier League, quickly emerging as one of the most promising young defenders in Europe. If PSG reignite their interest, they’ll be facing stiff competition—and a high asking price.

According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool are among his biggest admirers and see him as a potential long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk. His release clause at Bournemouth is reportedly set at £50 million.

What’s the latest on Dean Huijsen

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Diario AS reports that Chelsea are currently in the lead to sign Huijsen from Bournemouth, who has a €58 million release clause. However, Real Madrid are uncertain about paying that much for the defender.

Recently, TalkSPORT reported that Bournemouth expect to lose Huijsen this summer, but the 20-year-old is leaning toward staying in the Premier League rather than making a move to Bayern Munich or Real Madrid.