Chelsea are the frontrunners to sign Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen and hope to complete the transfer before the Club World Cup begins.
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Huijsen wanted by several top teamsCould move for just £50m this summerChelsea leading the race to sign himFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Huijsen has impressed in his debut Premier League season since joining from Juventus and the likes of Real Madrid, Arsenal and Liverpool are already open to triggering the 20-year-old's £50 million ($66m) release clause this summer.
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Huijsen is now said to be "seriously considering" a transfer to Chelsea, reports, with the London club offering the youngster a seven-year contract.
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Huijsen recently made his debut for the Spanish national team, helping them to a Nations League victory against Netherlands, the country of his birth. He has scored two goals in the 31 matches he has played for Bournemouth since signing a six-year contract last July.
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Huijsen will be looking to impress further when his Bournemouth side come up against Manchester United this weekend. The last time the two teams met, Huijsen scored in a 3-0 win at Old Trafford.