Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen has been linked with a move to Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle United this summer.
Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool among others (Image: AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
Dean Huijsen has fired out a nine-word message on social media amid transfer links with Liverpool. Huijsen, whose contract with Bournemouth is set to run until June 2030, has made 27 appearances in the Premier League this season, contributing to seven clean sheets.
The Spanish international has played a pivotal role in Andoni Iraola’s team, helping Bournemouth secure eighth place in the top-flight table. His standout performances have reportedly caught the attention of several clubs, with Chelsea now thought to be front-runners for his signature.
However, they are said to face stiff competition from The Reds, Arsenal and Newcastle United.
And the talented defender has now posted on social media as he looks to help Bournemouth end the season strongly. The Cherries host Manchester United next on Sunday afternoon.
“Be better than yesterday. Eyes on the next one,” he said in his latest Instagram post.
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According to MailOnline, Liverpool are keen to sign both Milos Kerkez and Huijsen in the summer transfer window. The report suggests that the pair could command a combined fee of £95million.
Earlier this month, Huijsen confirmed there’s a release clause in his contract at Bournemouth. Speaking to Spanish outlet El Chiringuito TV, as quoted by ESPN, he said: “I have a contract until 2030, [but] I do have a [release] clause.
“I don’t know (if I’ll join Real Madrid), we’ll see. It’s a big team. Every player wants to play in the maximum [level] possible. A friend called me and said, ‘Go to Real Madrid’. I laughed. What am I going to say?”
Speaking earlier this week, Jamie Carragher believes Arne Slot “doesn’t trust” his squad and that his former side need to strengthen in two key areas this summer.
“If you look at Liverpool this season – this is not the managers squad, it is Jürgen Klopp’s,” he told Stick to Football podcast. “Arne Slot doesn’t trust the squad.
“When people talk about Liverpool at the end of the season, their style during the winter is not the same and is not consistent like the rest of the season. Slot plays the same players every week.
“We don’t know if that’s his way of play, but we will probably find out next season. If Ibrahima Konaté or Virgil Van Dijk got injured, who would come in at the back really?
“They have Jarell Quansah and Joe Gomez, who is injury prone. Liverpool need another centre-back to really push Konaté. The same also applies in central midfield with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch.”
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