Dean Huijsen chooses Liverpool over Real Madrid and Chelsea ahead of £50M Release Clause Move

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With Arne Slot’s system a perfect fit, Dean Huijsen looks set to be Liverpool’s next defensive rock for years to come.

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This years breakthrough star and one of the front-runners for Premier League Young Player of the Year.

Dean Huijsen, arrived from Juventus to Bournemouth for a fee of £12.6m last summer.

Now being linked with every major club, with the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid and of course Liverpool.

Bournemouth’s Premier League performance this season has been nothing short of remarkable.

Andoni Iraola’s high intensity, high energy style a has led to some impressive results, one of them being their 0-3 thumping of Manchester United at Old Trafford this season.

They now find themselves 8th in the league, in strong contention for European Places.

Dean Huijsen among others has been a major beneficiary of The Spaniards tactics.

With his excellent defensive recovery ability, he’s been able to protect the Bournemouth back line as they hold a high line in order to press higher up the field.

His composure in possession has also led to many plaudits.

When watching him play, it’s truly hard to believe that he is only 20 years of age.

To be playing as well as he is in his first Premier League season is a testament to his talent and commitment.

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With The Athletic reporting ‘Strong Liverpool Interest’ this week, it truly comes as no surprise.

There are many factors as to why Anfield will end up Dean Huijsen’s ultimate destination

The current Sporting Director of LFC, Richard Hughes, has incredibly strong ties to Bournemouth as a club.

Having been both player and Sporting Director for the Cherries all the way until last summer, he was certainly involved in the scouting and analysis of Dean Huijsen prior to his arrival.

Richard Hughes undoubtedly maintains good relations with many inside the club.

That would see Liverpool able to negotiate on friendly terms that would aim to be of benefit to both clubs.

Dean Huijsen would fit right into Liverpool’s and Arne Slot’s plans.

He already possess the attributes needed to play within Liverpool’s high line, as he has shown in his 26 Premier League appearances this season thus far.

With the right coaching and Liverpool’s current success, he will be given opportunities at the highest level of the game for him to achieve his potential.

At 20 years old, he fits exactly what the Liverpool Transfer Committee aims to acquire.

Young, promising and determined players who are ready to take the next step in their development.

Ryan Gravenberch is an excellent recent example of such an acquisition.

A player who has excelled to new heights since his arrival at Anfield.

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Dean Huijsen has stated many times that he believes Virgil Van Dijk is the best Centre Back in the World

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Dean Huijsen is also a native Dutch speaker, being born in Amsterdam prior to his relocation to Spain.

Liverpool’s strong Dutch presence will be another positive with Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch, Virgil Van Dijk and of course the manager Arne Slot all carrying their Dutch heritage proudly.

The opportunity may just be too good to turn down.

Dean Huijsen looks set to join Liverpool from Bournemouth for £50m this summer.