Madrid Focuses On Huijsen After Akanji and Lookman Rejections

Real Madrid focuses on Huijsen as a potential signing, with an edited image showing the young defender in a Bournemouth jersey alongside a Real Madrid shirt.

Real Madrid is now concentrating on acquiring young players, and 19-year-old defender Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth is becoming a top target. This acquisition is following the club’s strategic focus on developing promising talents, as they turned down chances to sign Manuel Akanji of Manchester City and Ademola Lookman of Atalanta.

Real Madrid’s Transfer Strategy

Real Madrid has taken a methodical and economical approach to transfers since 2016. Signing young, promising players and securing veteran players nearing the end of their contracts are the club’s top priorities in order to avoid paying high transfer costs. This tactic has brought in free agents like David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger while also enabling the purchase of players like Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo at reasonable costs. Real Madrid has been successful and competitive on the pitch thanks to this wise strategy. 

Dean Huijsen: A Rising Star

The 19-year-old defender for Bournemouth, Dean Huijsen, has drawn notice for his outstanding Premier League performances. Huijsen, who was born in Amsterdam and grew up in Marbella, Spain, played for the Netherlands at the Under-19 level before deciding to choose Spain. In a UEFA Nations League game against the Netherlands, he made his senior debut for the Spanish national team by substituting and playing admirably.

Huijsen has made 27 appearances this season since he was able to establish himself as a regular starter in December. He is an exceptional player because of his versatility, efficiency with the ball, and defensive skills. Given the defender’s extraordinary quality and versatility, Bournemouth teammate Justin Kluivert has stated his belief that Huijsen won’t be staying with the team for the upcoming campaign. 

Transfer Interest and Competition

With encouraging signs that Huijsen is open to joining the Spanish powerhouses, Real Madrid has reached out to him and his representatives. To acquire him, the club is allegedly contemplating a proposal of £46 million ($60 million). Chelsea and Liverpool, two of the best European teams, have also shown interest in the young defender, so they compete with them. 

Final Words

Real Madrid is continuing to give priority to young, talented players in order to bolster their team for the future by concentrating on Dean Huijsen. Supporters and experts will be closely monitoring whether this possible transfer happens within the next window.


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