Real Madrid Eyes Liverpool Target Dean Huijsen Amid Trent Alexander-Arnold Transfer Speculation
Published: 11:38 GMT, 26 March 2025
Real Madrid is reportedly planning to disrupt Liverpool’s transfer plans by entering the race to sign Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen. This development comes amid swirling rumours that Real Madrid has already ‘agreed’ to sign Liverpool’s star right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold.
According to reports, Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed to a summer move to Real Madrid, potentially ending his long and fruitful association with Liverpool. His contract at Anfield expires at the end of the season, making him available on a free transfer – a situation that has reportedly angered some Liverpool fans given his previous valuation exceeding £100 million.
Liverpool now face the challenge of replacing their key defender. While Conor Bradley is currently in the squad, the club is expected to seek further competition and depth for the right-back position. However, recent reports suggest Liverpool’s immediate priority in the transfer market lies in central defence, with Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth emerging as a primary target.
Dean Huijsen, a 19-year-old centre-back, has impressed during his loan spell at Bournemouth in the Premier League. Despite being born in the Netherlands, Huijsen represents Spain at the international level, showcasing his talent on the international stage.
Huijsen’s father has shared a report on the Bournemouth star’s future (Image: Instagram)
However, Liverpool’s pursuit of Huijsen has reportedly become complicated as Real Madrid has also joined the list of clubs interested in the young defender. AS, a Spanish sports daily, reported Real Madrid’s entry into the race, and notably, Huijsen’s father shared this very AS report on his Instagram account, prominently featuring the headline ‘Operacion Huijsen’. This social media activity adds fuel to the speculation surrounding Real Madrid’s interest.
Besides Real Madrid and Liverpool, other top clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United are also reportedly monitoring Huijsen’s situation, indicating a high demand for the promising centre-back.
When questioned about his future during international duty, Huijsen remained coy, stating, “I’m not thinking about that right now. I’m thinking about ending the season well, and I hope I do. Then when the time comes, we’ll see. It makes you proud that such a big team is interested in you. I’ll keep working, and being humble.”
Summary of Key Points:
- Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid?: Reports suggest Alexander-Arnold has agreed to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.
- Liverpool’s Replacement Search: Liverpool will need to find a replacement for Alexander-Arnold, potentially focusing on central defence first.
- Dean Huijsen – Liverpool Target: Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen is reportedly a key transfer target for Liverpool to strengthen their central defence.
- Real Madrid Enters Huijsen Race: Real Madrid has reportedly joined the competition to sign Dean Huijsen, potentially hijacking Liverpool’s transfer plans.
- Huijsen’s Father’s Social Media Activity: Huijsen’s father shared a report linking his son to Real Madrid on Instagram, adding to the speculation.
- Other Clubs Interested: Chelsea and Manchester United are also among the clubs interested in signing the young Bournemouth defender.
- Huijsen’s Focus: Huijsen is currently focused on finishing the season strongly and will consider his future at the end of the season.
The summer transfer window promises to be eventful, particularly for Liverpool and Real Madrid, with both clubs potentially battling for the signature of Dean Huijsen. It remains to be seen how these transfer sagas will unfold and what impact they will have on the teams involved.
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