With Liverpool securing their long-awaited 20th Premier League title, attention at Anfield has quickly shifted to the summer transfer window as Arne Slot prepares to build on an incredible debut campaign.
Liverpool are expected to be active in the market, with several high-profile names already linked as the club looks to strengthen key areas.
Among those attracting interest is a £50million-rated Premier League star who earned high praise from Jamie Redknapp on Saturday night — with the Sky Sports pundit claiming he “makes the game look effortless.”
Liverpool target Dean Huijsen praised by Jamie Redknapp
The player in question is the highly sought-after Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen.
He has been one of Bournemouth’s standout players this season, and he continued his fine form against the Gunners.
Huijsen put in a strong performance against Arsenal—contributing defensively and getting on the scoresheet to help secure a 2-1 win at the Emirates.”
Speaking on Sky Sports after Bournemouth’s win over Arsenal, Redknapp said: “Everybody looks up to this young man. 20 years of age, he is so cool, so composed, so chilled.
“I mean, he just makes the game look so easy and effortless. For a 20-year-old to be playing at this level and doing what he is. That’s why he’s coveted by pretty much everybody in Europe.”
Liverpool face tough competition to sign Dean Huijsen
The Reds are strongly interested in securing the services of the centre-back, with Liverpool having met Huijsen’s representatives as well.
However, they face strong competition from other clubs in the Premier League as well as abroad.
TBR Football has reported that Real Madrid had scouts watching Huijsen play against Arsenal, news that will have Liverpool worried.
Meanwhile, reports have also suggested that Chelsea are the frontrunners to sign Huijsen while the likes of Newcastle, Arsenal, and Spurs are also linked.
With so many clubs looking to sign him, his transfer is set to be one of the stories to look out for this summer.
