🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea Now Favourites to Land £50M Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth – Maresca’s Vision Key to Move
Blues aim to pair rising star with Fofana in bold defensive reshuffle
Chelsea have surged to the front of the race for Dean Huijsen, per Matt Law, with the Bournemouth loanee emerging as a top target for Enzo Maresca. The 20-year-old defender, valued at £50 million, has a release clause that becomes active this summer—and Chelsea are poised to trigger it.
Maresca wants a two-footed, ball-playing centre-back to support or rotate with the injury-prone Wesley Fofana. Huijsen has impressed this season with his poise under pressure and ability to dictate from the back, fitting seamlessly into Maresca’s possession-based approach.
Despite interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool, Chelsea’s long-standing pursuit, strong relationship with the player’s representatives, and an established line of communication with Bournemouth (from the Kepa deal) give them a significant edge.
This move could mark the beginning of a wider summer revamp, with Chelsea also eyeing a striker, a winger, and possibly a new goalkeeper. Huijsen, who recently starred for Spain in the Nations League, is viewed not just as a signing for now—but a cornerstone of the next Chel
sea era.
