Real Madrid and PSG have faced a setback in their pursuit of Dean Huijsen as the young center-back has expressed a preference to remain in the Premier League. Despite initial interest from Paris Saint-Germain and potential defensive reinforcements needed, Huijsen opted to join AFC Bournemouth last summer.
Liverpool has also shown keen interest in Huijsen, considering him a future leader and a successor to Virgil van Dijk. With a £50 million release clause in his contract, the 20-year-old's impressive performances in the Premier League have attracted attention from various top clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona.
Real Madrid is reportedly eyeing Huijsen as a strategic move for the upcoming transfer window, contemplating parting ways with David Alaba to facilitate the potential deal. However, Huijsen's high buyout clause poses a financial challenge for Madrid, necessitating the offloading of Alaba to make room for the promising young defender.