Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle battle it out for 19-year-old defender

Football
23 Apr 2025 • 10:19 PM MYT
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  • Chelsea leads the race to sign 19-year-old Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen.
  • Huijsen has a £50m release clause and is seriously considering chelsea's offer.
  • Liverpool, Arsenal, and Newcastle are also interested in the Dutch-born Spanish international.
  • chelsea are prepared to offer a seven-year contract, aligning with their strategy of acquiring young talent.
  • Bournemouth anticipates Huijsen's departure as part of their transfer model, expecting over £150m in player sales.

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