Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring AFC Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen, while an astonishing swap deal involving Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen is also being discussed. Stay tuned for the latest updates on transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the world.
According to The Sun, Bournemouth are aware of Real Madrid’s interest in Huijsen and have indicated that any potential transfer is more likely to occur in the summer than during the January window.
Los Blancos scouts have been impressed by the 19-year-old’s rapid progress in the Premier League. Reports from Spain suggest that Bournemouth have set a minimum transfer fee of £49 million for the young center-back.
Huijsen, who joined Bournemouth in July from Juventus for an initial €15.2 million, has a unique international background.
Born in Amsterdam, he represented the Netherlands at youth levels but has recently played for Spain’s under-21 team after moving to the country at age five and progressing through Málaga’s youth academy.
What could be in store for Cherries in January transfer window
The January transfer window often presents a busy period for clubs aiming to strengthen their squads, address weak areas, or find replacements for long-term injuries.
For Bournemouth, the focus is likely to be on adding depth and cover, with four slots available in their squad, while also striving to retain their key players from the first half of the season. Reports suggest that their first signing of the window might already be nearing completion.
As is common for clubs outside the traditional “big” teams performing well, speculation about interest from larger clubs in their players is rampant and expected to persist throughout the month. However, Bournemouth are in a strong position thanks to long-term contracts for many of their top performers, allowing them to demand significant fees from potential suitors.
One position the Cherries may prioritize is left-back. Milos Kerkez has been a standout in the first half of the season and has drawn interest from clubs like Liverpool. While Bournemouth hopes to retain Kerkez, they lack another specialist left-back in their squad. Temporary solutions such as Dango Ouattara, Adam Smith, or James Hill filling in are possible, but adding dedicated cover would be beneficial.
As with the rumored signing of Akinmboni, Bournemouth may target young, future talent to bolster the squad in various positions. These players may not be immediate starters but could prove valuable when needed.
The club also has one remaining loan spot, which could be utilized to address their ongoing injury concerns. With seven players currently sidelined—including Alex Scott, Julian Araujo, Luis Sinisterra, Marcos Senesi, Marcus Tavernier, Adam Smith, and Tyler Adams—short-term reinforcements through the loan market might help ease the strain on the squad. Kepa Arrizabalaga, the team’s only loanee so far, has been performing admirably.
Adding an attacking player on loan could also be a smart move as Bournemouth looks to build on their strong start to the season. The transfer window for Premier League clubs closes on Monday, February 3, at 11 pm, giving them a limited time to finalize their plans.
