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

Real Madrid put off by defender’s £50m release clauseArsenal and Liverpool also monitoring situation

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.

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