One central defender who is being linked to Chelsea seems to be more than open to leaving his current club this summer.
Chelsea possess Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile and Trevoh Chalobah, who can all play in central defence.
They still have Axel Disasi on their books as well, with the 26-year-old only joining Aston Villa on loan in the last transfer window.
But Fofana and Badiashile continue to pick up injuries, which could force Chelsea into the market this summer. Marc Guehi is on Chelsea’s radar, but the Crystal Palace star is not the only centre-back the Blues are looking at.
Dean Huijsen keen to make step up in his career
Chelsea are in for Dean Huijsen, who could join them or another top club when the transfer window opens again.
Huijsen only joined Bournemouth last year, but he could already be on the move after an impressive season at the Vitality Stadium.
According to GiveMeSport, the 19-year-old is keen to make a step up and is open to leaving the Cherries this summer as the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool all circle.
It would be a huge blow for Bournemouth, with Huijsen now one of their most important players. He has played 20 games in the Premier League this season and has even managed to score a couple of goals, including against Chelsea’s fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
While Huijsen could be about to depart the Vitality Stadium, Kepa Arrizabalaga could remain at Bournemouth following his successful loan spell there.
Dean Huijsen and Bournemouth shackled Alexander Isak
Huijsen and his teammates recently did something that Chelsea and other Premier League clubs have not been able to do this term: stop Alexander Isak.
The Newcastle United star is the division’s most in-form striker at the moment but did not get a sniff when he went up against Huijsen and the rest of Bournemouth’s backline last month.
As per Sofascore, the 19-goal forward registered just one shot on the day, which was blocked, as Newcastle went on to lose 4-1.
Huijsen, on the other hand, really shone at St James’ Park. He made an impressive 13 defensive actions, more than any player bar Ryan Christie (17).
From that performance alone, you can see why Chelsea want the former Juventus man at Stamford Bridge.
