Real Madrid have made contact with Bournemouth for defender Dean Huijsen.
Huijsen, who is believed to have a £50m release clause in his contract, is of interest to a number of clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Liverpool after his impressive performances in the Premier League.
Until now, no club has reached out to Bournemouth to let them know they are willing to pay the release clause, but Real Madrid have made the first move and are believed to be willing to pay it.
Dialogue will continue between the two parties but the fact that Madrid have made contact would suggest Huijsen has made up his mind about his move this summer.
The other clubs at the table, a number of which are willing to trigger the centre-back’s release clause, will have to show how keen they are to sign him and that is where things could change.
Sky Sports News has previously reported that Huijsen’s priority would be Real Madrid if they made a move for him.
It is thought that as many as five Premier League sides have held talks with his agents, as well as clubs from LaLiga and the Bundesliga over a potential package to sign him this summer.
Sky Sports to show 215 live PL games from next season
Sky Sports to show 215 live Premier League games from next season
From next season, Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage will increase from 128 matches to at least 215 games exclusively live.
And 80 per cent of all televised Premier League games next season are on Sky Sports.
