Real Madrid are a club that is always looking for the next young star they can develop to be one of their stars of the next generation of the club.
Some players, like Jude Bellingham for example, come to the club at a young age having already established themselves as s top player in Europe.
However, with other players like Vinicius Jr, they come to Real Madrid at a young age and take years to develop into the superstar players that we know them as today.
When it comes to securing the future of Real Madrid, the club already have the attack and midfield solidified. However, one place the squad seems to be lacking for the future is the back-line.
Most of Real Madrid's defenders are getting into their mid to late 30s and if the club wants to keep their hopes of trophies well into the future, they're going to have to start scouting the transfer market.
Whispers are swirling of Trent Alexander-Arnold's arrival at Los Blancos this summer and that could signal the start of Real Madrid's defensive overhaul. Along with the Liverpool fullback, the club seemingly have their eyes on one of the Premier League's top up and coming defenders.
Real Madrid among teams battling for 19-year-old "Next Sergio Ramos"
As being reported by Fichajes, Real Madrid are among a list of top European clubs interested in securing the signing of 19-year-old Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, who has been dubbed "the next Sergio Ramos".
The Spanish under-21 international joined Bournemouth from Juventus last summer for a fee of around €18 million and has become a standout in the Premier League side this season, being one of the key pieces in a Bournemouth team that currently sits seventh in the table.
Real Madrid are among a list of other top European clubs like Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Chelsea who are all keeping an eye on the up and coming defender.
His contract with Bournemouth runs until 2030 but he does have a release clause in his contract that becomes valid in the summer. It still remains unknown what the value of his release clause is and just how serious Los Blancos are about signing the next Sergio Ramos.