Chelsea make Dean Huijsen top transfer target as it’s revealed Bournemouth wonderkid, 19, has release clause in contract
Chelsea make Dean Huijsen top transfer target as it’s revealed Bournemouth wonderkid, 19, has release clause in contract
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Sponsored by. CHELSEA have reportedly made wonderkid Dean Huijsen a top transfer target. The defender has impressed this season at Bournemouth following his summer arrival from Juventus. Huijsen, 19, has formed a brilliant partnership with Illia Zabarnyi in the heart of the Cherries backline.
![[Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen celebrating a goal.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/4f2a8544-65b2-4545-919b-37eba7979337.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The pair have started the previous 11 games in the Premier League together and have conceded only nine goals. This is the best record in the division over that period of fixtures. He has made 17 appearances in the Prem this season and also chipped in with two goals against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
![[Enzo Maresca, Chelsea manager, instructing his team.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/c659be11-33b8-45d2-b0fe-f51c1330863e.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
He caught the attention of fans after his goal against Spurs by copying a viral meme with his celebration. Huijsen is now gaining interest from elsewhere, with Chelsea "appreciating" him. Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Blues have the star "high on their list" ahead of the summer transfer window.
![[Dean Huijsen's 2024-25 Bournemouth stats.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/the-sun-22-23-transfer-auto-d177d6ec-5c60-4561-b339-786f58ef6e7c.png?strip=all&w=960)
He has also suggested that the Spaniard has a release clause in his contract that will be valid at the end of the season. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. The Blues will have competition for Huijsen's signature, with Bayern Munich also claimed to be staying informed on his situation.
![[Heatmap of Dean Huijsen's activity against Nottingham Forest.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/the-sun-22-23-heat-map-cutout-02e3cf54-264d-4429-b849-5b6f33a96351.png?strip=all&w=960)
Despite only arriving at the Vitality Stadium in the summer it is not the first time he has been linked with an exit. LaLiga giants Real Madrid have made him a surprise target as a long-term replacement for Eder Militao. Huijsen spent a season on loan at Roma from Juventus before his move to England.
![[Dean Huijsen, AS Roma soccer player, in training.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/8d407f60-10c1-41c5-a0e2-d238dcdfca4a.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
