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Formal offer submitted: Tottenham make their move to land Premier League ‘gem’

Originally posted on the Boy Hotspur | Last updated May 8, 2025 2:15 PM ET

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen at the end of the season.

The 20-year-old has established himself as one of the finest young defenders in European football, and multiple clubs are keen on him. Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in the player, and they will have to face competition from Real Madrid as well.

According to a report from Cadena Ser, Tottenham have submitted a formal offer for the player along with Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool. The report claims that Chelsea are currently leading the race to sign the player. It will be interesting to see where he ends up.

Tottenham could use Dean Huijsen

He has the potential to develop into a world-class player with the right guidance. Tottenham could use a defender like him, especially with players like Cristian Romero expected to move on in the summer. The Argentine international is on the radar of clubs like Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can bring in a quality replacement. He has been described as a “gem” by Sky Sports commentator Bill Leslier.

The Bournemouth defender has the potential to play for the biggest clubs in the world, and he could be a key player for Tottenham in future. Even if they have to pay a premium for him now, the deal could be worth it in the long term. The defender reportedly has a £50 million release clause in his contract. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham are willing to pay up.

Can Spurs convince him to join?

They will need to convince the player to join the club as well. He has the choice of joining some of the biggest clubs in the world, and he might want to join a team capable of winning major trophies. Tottenham are going through a period of rebuilding, and there is likely to be a managerial change at the club in the summer as well. It remains to be seen whether the Spanish defender is open to joining them.

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