Dean Huijsen to Arsenal transfer truth amid £20m twist and huge release clause update

Dean Huijsen looks set to leave Bournemouth this summer with numerous Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, interested in acquiring his services. Liverpool, Newcastle United and Chelsea have also been linked with his £50million release clause expected to be activated.

The Spaniard only arrived on the south coast 12 months ago and yet he could leave after just one season at the Cherries. Following the injury to Marcos Senesi, the 20-year-old slotted into the Bournemouth back four seamlessly while also being a huge threat from set-pieces.

It is no surprise therefore, given his age and impressive stature, that some big clubs have taken note with Real Madrid also interested. However,

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However, with the providing some insight on Arsenal's interest and how Jakub Kiwior has impacted a potential deal.

“It is strong and they remain in contention," he revealed in an when asked about interest from the Gunners. "They are among the clubs who have met his representatives, with Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta keen to sign him.

"Whether or not Arsenal win the race is unclear because it’s still open and I’m not aware of a front runner between them, Chelsea and Liverpool to date.” Previously, I think Kiwior exiting Arsenal was highly possible — that might be less certain following his rise to prominence. Either way, Huijsen would play a lot of football at Arsenal.

“Now, this doesn’t mean he will opt for them. There are pros and cons to each of the suitors, all of whom are ready to pay the release clause. Huijsen and Bournemouth want it sorted sooner rather than later.”

However, signing such an exciting young defender for so little is a great market opportunity that Arsenal may not be able to ignore especially with some finer details of his release clause being revealed.

According to, that £50million fee does not have to be paid in full immediately. Their report states it has actually been contractually agreed that the clause can be covered in three instalments.

Arsenal have benefited from similar in recent transfer windows with the £105million agreed with West Ham for Declan Rice paid using instalments.