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There are reports that Lazio defender Mario Gila has been targeted by Bournemouth as a replacement for Dean Huijsen after the €59.5m move to Real Madrid.

The Cherries made a huge profit on Huijsen, who they had signed from Juventus only a year ago for €20m plus a cut of the future transfer fee.

They now need a new centre-back, so Tuttomercatoweb and Mundo Deportivo suggest that Bournemouth are again looking towards Serie A, this time for Gila.

The Lazio defender turns 25 in August and was a product of the Real Madrid youth academy, making the move to the Stadio Olimpico for €6m in 2022.

Bournemouth look towards Gila

Gila scored two goals this season in his 42 competitive appearances between Serie A, the Europa League and Coppa Italia.

His contract with Lazio runs to June 2027, but there have already been reports he could be tempted back to Real Madrid back in January.

There were also links with Manchester City amongst others in recent months for the Spaniard.

He received a call-up for the Spain national team in March along with Huijsen.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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