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Real Madrid have moved into pole position for the central defender, reportedly pushed by expected new manager Xabi Alonso, and are hoping to finalise a deal in time for the FIFA Club World Cup.

Huijsen has dazzled the Premier League with central defensive performances for the Cherries this term, making 30 appearances, and it is a bonus that his three headed goals are the joint-most alongside Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk in the division.

This has all been fresh off the back of a £15.2m arrival from Juventus.

At just 20 years of age, the Dutch born, Spanish international is now being linked with a £50m summer switch to the Reds or one of their chief English rivals, but in a blow to all, it has most recently been stated that Real Madrid have taken the initiative.

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Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Cherries defender's representatives have already landed in the Spanish capital to undergo contract talks directly.

He believes a five-year offer is on the table.

Alongside Spanish publication Marca, he adds that all would appear to be agreed on the clubs' side - Real will pay Bournemouth the £50m release clause across three instalments.

And what tops it all off is mention of Alonso's involvement in a case of an ex-Red coming back to haunt his former club.

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Romano added overnight that it was he, the man expected to take over from Carlo Ancelotti at the Santiago Bernabeu, who has pushed to get Huijsen's signing complete ahead of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal.

The Spaniard, who is leaving Bayer Leverkusen after the coming weekend, has a quick turnaround once he reaches the Spanish capital as the reformatted Club World Cup is to take place from June 14.

FIFA have ratified an additional transfer window to take place between June 1 and 10, which will allow clubs like Los Blancos competing for that title to wrap up early signings to be registered in time for the tournament.

Whenever asked about a transfer in interviews, the 20-year-old often says he is a 'chill guy' about the situation.

In this case, he added: "Madrid is a big team, and every player wants to play as much as possible.

Do I want to play for Real Madrid?

A friend called me and said, 'Go to Real Madrid'.
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