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

Dean Huijsen of AFC Bournemouth celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on December 22, 2024
Dean Huijsen of AFC Bournemouth celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on December 22, 2024 (Getty Images)
  • 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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