Bournemouth seeks potential substitute for Dean Huijsen, as Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and another Premier League club demonstrate interest - however, competition arises from one additional top-flight team.
By the beach, Bournemouth's hunt for a new defensive ace
Looks like Bournemouth are on a mission to bolster their defense, with Nantes' talented center back Nathan Zeze in their sights. This comes as they prepare to bid farewell to Dean Huijsen, who's got a £50million release clause attracting some heavyweights - Chelsea and Liverpool, among others.
The Cherries have been scouring the market for a potential Huijsen replacement, and Zeze, a 6ft 3ins French U21 capped defender, fits the bill. He's also piqued interest from teams like Inter, Atalanta, Stuttgart, and Crystal Palace. But it seems Palace might look elsewhere with reports that they're planning a move for Marc Guehi instead.
Standing at approximately £17million in Nantes' books, Zeze is a left-footed center-back known for his comfort on the ball. Injury kept him out for a significant chunk of the season but he's back in action and recently reclaimed his starting spot.
While Crystal Palace have shown interest, Bournemouth seems to have the upper hand. They've submitted a verbal bid reportedly worth around €20 million (£17 million), aligning with Nantes' valuation, indicating serious negotiations are underway.
Meanwhile, Liverpool, along with Bournemouth, are also reportedly eyeing a left-back from France - Milos Kerkez. As the transfer saga unfolds, keep an eye on Zeze - his young talent and potential make him a hot commodity this season.
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Despite their interest in Marc Guehi, it appears Crystal Palace might focus their efforts elsewhere, leaving the way open for Bournemouth, who have reportedly submitted a verbal bid of approximately €20 million (£17 million) for Nantes' center-back, Nathan Zeze, aligning with the French club's valuation. Meanwhile, both Bournemouth and Liverpool are reportedly showing keen interest in French left-back Milos Kerkez, as the transfer window heats up.
