Chelsea in pole position to sign Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen in summer

IN DEMAND: Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen celebrates with team-mates. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Real Madrid’s doubts over whether they can afford Dean Huijsen have left Chelsea in pole position to sign the Bournemouth defender this summer.

Huijsen’s contract contains a £50m release clause and he is attracting interest from English and European clubs. He has been a standout performer for Bournemouth this season and is a key target for Chelsea, who are keen to add a ball-playing centre-back to their ranks.