Real Madrid is reportedly interested in acquiring a player from the Premier League, specifically targeting Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen, as prospective new manager Xabi Alonso expresses his preferences.
Alonso, a Real Madrid legend and currently ranked third on FourFourTwo’s list of the best managers in the world, has been linked with a return to the Spanish club as a potential successor to Carlo Ancelotti. During his five years at Real Madrid, Alonso won both La Liga and the Champions League.
Although discussions about his managerial future remain speculative, he has reportedly communicated with club officials about bolstering the squad, particularly in defense, while rumors have circulated regarding Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold potentially moving to Real Madrid this summer, with reports suggesting that he is 90% likely to make the switch.
However, Real Madrid is also looking for a new center-back to provide competition for Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger. Huijsen, a 21-year-old defender who has been impressive this season, could soon be making a return to Spain.
According to Fichajes, Alonso has indicated that signing Huijsen is essential for his plans if he takes over as manager. The young defender has made 20 appearances for Bournemouth since joining from Juventus last summer and scored in their notable 3-0 victory against Manchester United in December. Huijsen’s aerial ability and leadership from the backline have caught the attention of several European clubs.
Currently valued at £15 million by Transfermarkt, Bournemouth may demand significantly more than that due to his standout performances this season. He remains under contract with the Cherries until 2030.
While FourFourTwo believes Huijsen could eventually return to Spain, it may take a few years before such a transfer materializes given his age and relative inexperience in the Premier League. As Bournemouth prepares for their FA Cup match against Everton this Saturday, all eyes will be on Huijsen’s continued development and potential future moves.
Real Madrid are said to have been informed prospective new manager Xabi Alonso wants one player in particular from the Premier League.
Real Madrid legend Xabi Alonso continues to be linked with a prospective move to Spain.
The 43-year-old has previously been touted as a potential successor for Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu. Alonso previously played for Los Blancos and won both La Liga and the Champions League during his five-year stay. But given his managerial switch is for now all just hearsay, Alonso has reportedly been in touch with the hierarchy at the club and wants one player from the Premier League to help move forward Real Madrid’s shaky defence.
Rumors have already begun to circulate about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s proposed move to Real Madrid in the summer. The Liverpool defender is now 90 per cent there in terms of his switch to Spain. The Spanish giants want to also sign a new centre-back to help provide competition for the likes of Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger, with a 19-year-old from Bournemouth having a brilliant season in England and could yet to be on his way back to his homeland very soon.
According to information from Fichajes, Real Madrid has been told by Alonso that if they want him as their new manager after Ancelotti, Dean Huijsen must be signed to help him in his rebuild. Huijsen, 21, has played 20 times for the Cherries this season, after a summer move from Juventus in Serie A. He also found the net in Bournemouth’s impressive 3-0 win at Manchester United back in December.
The report also states how Huijsen’s ability to lead from the defensive line, as well as his skillset in the air has put him on the radar of several European clubs. Transfermarkt values the youngster at £15m at present.
Bournemouth would probably want more than double that for the defender given his breakthrough campaign at the Vitality Stadium. Real Madrid’s lure may come further down the line but for now, he is under contract in England until 2030.
In FourFourTwo’s view, we can see Huijsen moving back to Spain at some point in his career but at 21, and after just one good season in the Premier League, it may be a few years yet before that big move to Real Madrid comes to fruition.