Gary Lineker tips ‘outstanding’ Bournemouth star for transfer amid Chelsea and Arsenal interest
Gary Lineker tips ‘outstanding’ Bournemouth star for transfer amid Chelsea and Arsenal interest
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Gary Lineker thinks it is only a matter of time before Dean Huijsen leaves AFC Bournemouth, with Chelsea among the clubs linked with signing him. Bournemouth are enjoying a sensational season, with the south coast side currently seventh in the Premier League table and just a point off the top four.
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The recent 4-1 win at Newcastle and 5-0 thrashing of Nottingham Forest has Cherries fans dreaming of Champions League qualification, with their free-scoring forwards earning much praise. But their defence has also been impressive, with centre-back Huijsen in particular catching the eye following his £12.7million move from Juventus last summer.
Since the 19-year-old became a regular starter under Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth are unbeaten in 11 games (seven wins, four draws), keeping five clean sheets. And, unsurprisingly, the teenager’s performances are attracting attention from rival clubs, with Arsenal, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich among those interested.
Following the win over Forest on Saturday, it was reported that the Spain U21 star has a release clause in his contract that will be become active in the summer and that Chelsea had entered the race to sign him. Discussing the Cherries recent heroics on The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker said he would not be surprised if Huijsen left the Vitality Stadium in the near-future.
