Chelsea receive release clause update on target Huijsen – Ornstein

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Dean Huijsen is being targeted by Chelsea (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Chelsea are keeping a close eye on Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen as they plan for the summer transfer window, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic.

The 19-year-old centre-back has been a standout performer in Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth side, making 23 Premier League appearances this season and playing a key role in their push for European qualification.

After a gradual introduction into the first team, he cemented his place in the starting XI just before Christmas and has continued to impress ever since. His performances have not gone unnoticed, and with a £50 million release clause in his contract, a summer move seems increasingly likely.

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Speaking about the defender’s future, Ornstein said: “For any top teams seeking a centre-back, Huijsen will likely be on the radar.

“He is expected to move for that £50m clause, which is active in the summer, and I’m sure Bournemouth, the player and his suitors would ideally like some clarity sooner rather than later so they can plan accordingly.

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Dean Huijsen celebrates for Bournemouth
Dean Huijsen has a release clause in his contract (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

“We know Chelsea have been looking closely at him, Newcastle have been heavily linked but not sure I see that one materialising and even massive clubs on the continent like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are being mentioned in certain quarters.

“Richard Hughes and members of Liverpool’s recruitment team will know him particularly well given their links to Bournemouth, but I’m not sure if they’re pursuing him (I’ll need to make more checks) and you imagine there would need to be some outward movement in the Anfield centre-back department to create space for such a player.

“Also, is that position their top priority right now? Let’s see. I’m sure we’ll come back to the Huijsen topic in the weeks ahead!”

3 Comments

  1. why buying him , CFc already have a CB waiting for the debut and that is Anselmino but this manager don’t even play him . the problem with this club they buy but the manager don’t even play them . this club needs to buy experience quality players to mix with this young squad . get world class striker and CB offload Sanchez bring back petrovic .

    1. Anselmino VS Huijsen? LOL. It is comparing Porsche and Toyota. Just because they are similar in age, it doesn’t mean they are the same, like comparing a key player who already plays a central role in the Premier League with a promising rookie who hasn’t debuted yet.

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