Dean Huijsen is the name on everyone’s lips right now, and with Real Madrid ramping up their interest in the Bournemouth breakout star, the 19-year-old is becoming an even more popular name on the transfer rumor mill.
According to a report from top transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle still want to sign Huijsen this summer but believe it won’t be easy for them to get a transfer done for the teenage Spanish international.
As such, Newcastle are moving to other center back transfer targets, and the latest young talent to catch their eye is Liverpool backup center back Jarell Quansah, who has also played right back this season in Trent Alexander-Arnold’s absence.
Fab writes that Newcastle and Liverpool have not engaged in transfer talks yet for Quansah, but he notes that the defender is indeed on the Magpies’ shortlist for the summer 2025 window.
Quansah is just 22 years old but has started more than 10 games in all competitions for Liverpool, showing high potential and versatility. Newcastle are looking to shore their center back depth with players who have future upside, but with Quansah, the key will be his cost.
Joe Soriano covers West Ham for Green Street Hammers and writes about Real Madrid for The Real Champs. He has extensive experience covering world football since 2014. Joe is an editor for The Trivela Effect, where he covers the biggest clubs in European football. He has watched professional sports regularly since 2002 and can be found playing the same sports he covers with his friends.