Bournemouth Consider Potential Replacement for Dean Huijsen as Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool Show Interest – Facing Competition from a Different Top-Flight Club in the Premier League
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Looks like Bournemouth is eyeing a potential move for Nantes' young, promising defender, Nathan Zeze, as they could potentially lose Dean Huijsen. Huijsen, with a £50million release clause, is attracting interest from big names like Chelsea and Liverpool, as well as Arsenal, Newcastle, and Real Madrid.
Bournemouth is on the hunt for another defensive gem to replace Huijsen—one who's 6ft 3ins tall and has represented France at the U21 level. Jean-Clair Todibo, who played for Nantes initially, is a similar profile but is currently with Barcelona. Zeze has attracted the attention of clubs in Italy, such as Inter and Atalanta, and Stuttgart in Germany, along with Premier League sides like Crystal Palace, who are also reported to be interested.
However, Palace might shift their focus elsewhere, considering they're expected to receive offers for Marc Guehi, who's been catching the fancy of Newcastle, Chelsea, and Manchester City.
Zeze is valued around €17million by Nantes. A left-footed center-back who's comfortable with the ball, Zeze missed a significant part of this season due to injury but has been back in the starting lineup for the past month.
While Bournemouth has been scouting for a left-back, Liverpool is expected to bid for Milos Kerkez from France as well.
It seems like Zeze is the primary target for Bournemouth, with the club reportedly submitting a verbal bid of €20 million. Crystal Palace has also expressed interest, but currently holds lower offers. Zeze appears to prefer a move to Bournemouth, giving them the upper hand in negotiations. Nantes is ready to part ways if their €20 million demand is met, creating an exciting transfer saga that could unfold in the summer.
It's important to note that Bournemouth is also keeping other options open, including Adrien Truffert from Stade Rennais and Quentin Merlin from Marseille.
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- Bournemouth, seeking a defensive reinforcement due to potential loss of Dean Huijsen, considers Nantes' Nathan Zeze as a potential replacement, given his height and French U21 experience.
- Zeze, valued at €17million by Nantes, has attracted interest from numerous European leagues, including Premier League sides like Bournemouth and Crystal Palace, as well as clubs in Italy and Germany.
- Despite interest from Crystal Palace, recent reports suggest that Zeze prefers a move to Bournemouth, potentially giving the club an advantage in negotiations.
- With a verbal bid of €20 million already submitted by Bournemouth, the club appears to be in a strong position to secure the services of Zeze, assuming Nantes' €20 million demand is met, thus initiating an intriguing transfer saga this summer.
