FC Barcelona is still keeping an eye on the transfer market and the opportunities that may arise to strengthen its squad. Although the sports management keeps a low profile regarding signings, some footballers in the locker room are clear about who could be a strategic signing for the club's immediate future. Lamine Yamal, one of the great gems of world soccer, has pointed to a player he considers key for the blaugrana team.
The young winger has taken advantage of his recent draft with the Spanish national team to focus on a footballer who could make a difference in defense. His name is Dean Huijsen, a center-back for Bournemouth. At just 19 years old, he has already shown his talent in Serie A and in the lower categories of La Roja.
His impressive physique, tactical intelligence, and ability to play the ball out have strongly caught the attention of Lamine Yamal, who sees him as the new Carles Puyol. In Barça's locker room, Lamine's recommendation has not gone unnoticed, and many consider that Huijsen would fit perfectly into the culé playing style.
Deco Doesn't See It Clearly
Deco, the club's sporting director, doesn't quite see it clearly, the main reason being that Barcelona already has several center-backs in the squad. As of today, their room for maneuver in the market is limited by economic restrictions. Despite this, the possibility that Ronald Araujo leaves in the next market could change the scenario completely.
The Uruguayan has offers from the Premier League and the Bundesliga, which would force the club to look for a reliable replacement. In that context, Dean Huijsen would become a very interesting option, especially if the Uruguayan player leaves the blaugrana club. Although not everything is so positive for Barça regarding his possible signing, there are certain suspicions about a possible sympathy toward Real Madrid.
Lamine Yamal Requests It
Within the blaugrana board, doubts arise about Huijsen's affinity toward the white team, and they know it wouldn't be well received. Dean Huijsen has never hidden his sympathy for the white club, something that doesn't go unnoticed at Camp Nou. However, his talent is unquestionable, and if there is a real option to sign him, the culé board won't hesitate to enter the bidding.
For now, the recommendation of Lamine Yamal is just a desire within the locker room. Barcelona still hasn't officially moved for the Dutch center-back, but his name is starting to be heard strongly in the club's offices. Everything will depend on how Araujo's future is solved and the economic viability of the operation.
What is clear is that Huijsen is a defender with a bright future and could fit perfectly into the blaugrana scheme. Lamine has set his sights on him, and Real Madrid itself is unsure whether to go for him in the summer, although with the emergence of Raúl Asencio, they don't see it clearly.