After the disastrous season Real Madrid have had, the club are surely looking at a massive summer transfer window on the horizon. The squad is in dire need of reinforcements in a number of areas on the pitch, but if one area needs them most, it's the defense.
That is why, according to MARCA, Real Madrid have moved quickly and basically secured the signing of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen for 50 million pounds. They have agreed terms with the Spanish star.
Everything has been agreed upon, and although they have not officially signed the contracts yet, that is going to happen soon and it should soon be announced that the player will play for Real Madrid in the upcoming Club World Cup.
Obviously, people should wait for the official announcement, as anything can still happen with transfers, but Huijsen can be considered a Real Madrid player, according to MARCA.
A combination of injuries and overall drops in form from almost every player in the backline has led to the team leaking in goals for fun no matter the level of competition of the opposing team. They have already conceded far more goals then all off last season and this has caused the club to look at a complete overhaul of the backline.
The club are eyeing a number of central defenders ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window, however, one player in particular is at the top of their list, and they have taken one step closer to securing his signature and beating out competition from some of Europe's top clubs.
The latest Dean Huijsen news will be music to Real Madrid fans' ears
Fabrizio Romano also reported that Real Madrid have received the green light from Bournemouth, and they just need a final approval from Huijsen and his entourage as talks are ongoing with Real's top summer transfer target.
The Spanish international has quickly become a household name after his sensational season with Bournemouth in the Premier League. He joined the Premier League side from Juventus last summer for around €18 million and is now on the brink of another move, this time to the biggest club in the world.
All signs point to Trent Alexander-Arnold arriving at Real Madrid this summer, however securing the signing of Huijsen may be just as important as the Englishman. The 20-year-old could be the central defensive reinforcement that the club has been dying for all season.