Real Madrid trigger £50m release clause for Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Chelsea and Man Utd target

New Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso
New Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso. Photo by Shutterstock.

Real Madrid have informed Bournemouth that they will trigger the £50 million release clause in Dean Huijsen’s contract.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that talks are ongoing between Real Madrid and Huijsen’s representatives over contract terms.

The Spanish defender is reportedly keen on a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid in the 2025 summer transfer window.

Football journalist Ben Jacobs has stated on X that Real Madrid’s move for Huijsen is ‘driven by Xabi Alonso, who is taking over as Real Madrid coach.

When it comes to football transfer betting, the latest transfer odds, suggested earlier this week that Real Madrid were the favourites to sign the highly-rated defender at 2.75, while Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle were next on the list over Dean Huijsen transfer odds.

Previous reports have also linked Huijsen with a number of top clubs across Europe, including the likes of Tottenham and Newcastle.

Manchester United, Aston Villa and Chelsea have also been reported to be making checks on the former Juventus defender.