Real Madrid is after a center-back who rejected FC Barcelona

The crisis in Real Madrid's defense has forced them to set the machinery in motion in search of the center-back of the future. The whites are 'scouting' the market for young talents and have reportedly set their sights on Dean Huijsen, a 19-year-old player who has established himself as one of the sensations of the Premier League at Bournemouth.

Born in Amsterdam but naturalized Spanish, the defender is a well-known figure to the whites, who in 2021 were involved in a bidding war with FC Barcelona to secure his services when he was playing for Málaga, although the player ultimately rejected offers from both giants of Spain to join Juventus, as revealed by 'AS'.

Huijsen, the future partner of Cubarsí in Spain

Huijsen's performance has led to his call-up to Spain's U-21 team and his attributes (he stands 1.97m tall, is ambidextrous, and excels in his footwork) make him a true 'gem' for the transfer market. The center-back, who arrived at Bournemouth this season for 15 million euros, is one of the biggest current prospects, as his coach, Andoni Iraola, made clear.

"He has a level of self-confidence that makes him even better. He is not a player who shrinks in a big stadium. With the level and age he has, he will definitely grow. We have high hopes for him," the Basque coach pointed out a few weeks ago. Now, the coach's words seem to be turning into reality, and Madrid presents itself as a strong candidate in the race for his signing.