Arsenal are reportedly among several top clubs expressing strong interest in Dean Huijsen, following the defender’s outstanding debut season in the Premier League.
The talented youngster joined Bournemouth from Juventus at the beginning of the current campaign. Upon his arrival, few expected him to play a major role in the team, with many assuming he would initially be eased into English football. However, Huijsen has exceeded expectations by becoming a regular fixture in Bournemouth’s starting line-up. His performances have drawn widespread acclaim and have played a significant part in the club’s impressive form this season.
The Spain international’s development has inevitably attracted the attention of some of Europe’s elite sides. His composure on the ball, defensive intelligence, and ability to read the game have positioned him as one of the most promising young defenders currently playing in the English top flight. As a result, his long-term future at Bournemouth is increasingly uncertain.
Arsenal, who are keen to reinforce their defensive options ahead of the next campaign, are said to be actively monitoring the 19-year-old. The Gunners are aiming to add depth and quality to their back line as they continue to build a squad capable of challenging for major honours. Huijsen is viewed as a player with both immediate utility and long-term potential—an ideal addition to a club with Arsenal’s ambitions.
While Huijsen is understood to be open to a move to a bigger club, playing time remains a key priority in any decision regarding his future. It is believed that he wants to continue his development without sacrificing minutes on the pitch, which may play a critical role in determining where he moves next.
As cited by The Athletic, Arsenal are one of the clubs closely tracking his situation. Bournemouth, aware of the growing interest surrounding their young defender, are reportedly eager to resolve his future swiftly. Huijsen is thought to have a release clause in his contract, and the club has signalled that they want any interested parties—Arsenal included—to move quickly if they are serious about securing his services.
Given his form and maturity, Huijsen could prove to be a valuable long-term replacement for some of Arsenal’s current defensive options. His profile fits the mould of the type of player the Gunners have targeted in recent years: young, technically adept, and with a high ceiling for growth.
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As I highlighted on JA about 3 months ago, Huijsen has all the attributes required of a centre back and while he is right footed, he is equally comfortable at LCB where he has played all season for Bournemouth.With Kwior likely to move on at the end of the season and the ongoing injury problems of Tomi and Calafiori, we are likely to need another CB to back up Saliba and Gabriel who hopefully will have fully recovered for next season.Whether Huijsen would be prepared to move to Arsenal on back up status is open to doubt, but from what I have seen of him, he would represent real competition for our current first choice pairing
I did like to think is more of, rotation status than back up status, if you ask me.
Arteta managing play-time of his players next season is very important too winning the EPL. As such, players being bought will have their time on the field.
Calling it rotation is a polite way of saying the same thing. You and I know that in football, center backs are usually not rotated so as to build chemistry and worse still, Arsenal (or Arteta) doesn’t rotate players as over 5 years has proven. He’s going to be a backup like Kiwior and will rarely get any minutes at all in the league except injuries happen
No chance of him coming to be a backup at Arsenal especially given the amount and calibre of teams after him and probably willing to make him a starter. It’s a waste of time.
Next rumour please
If Kiwoir performance in Madrid is anything like the one he had at the Emirates, can’t see us letting him leave, nothing is cast in stone.
Why would the gaffer trys to fix that which is not broken, especially as the Polish begins to find his feet
CB is not a priority and unless Kiwior is leaving I dont see us signing another one. So if they want a quick sale then it’s not going to happen since I’d assume the club would want one out first.