Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid, Man United battling for Huijsen

Real Madrid and Manchester United are keeping tabs on AFC Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen, while Chelsea are exploring a deal for Nico Williams. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.

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- Manchester United and Real Madrid have added Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen to their shortlists, according to AS. Both clubs are reported to be ready to "fight" to sign the 19-year-old in the summer transfer window, with both actively looking for reinforcements at centre-back. The Red Devils are reported to have also identified West Ham United's Jean-Clair Todibo, Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and Sporting CP defender Gonçalo Inacio as potential alternatives. Huijsen has impressed in his 18 Premier League appearances for Andoni Iraola's side so far this season.

- Chelsea are lining up a move for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, reports TEAMtalk. The Blues are believed to already be looking into an approach for the 22-year-old Spain international, who is reportedly willing to join a big club in Europe in the next transfer window and has a release clause at around €60m. It is said that a switch to Stamford Bridge could hinge on whether manager Enzo Maresca secures UEFA Champions League football next season.

- Manchester United are monitoring the situation around Wolves forward Matheus Cunha closely, says AS. The 25-year-old recently signed a new contract until 2029 but it has a release clause worth around €70m which will come into effect this summer, and will be even less if the club are relegated at the end of the season. Arsenal, Spurs and Manchester United have all shown an interest in signing him in recent months.

- Multiple clubs remain interested in Atalanta midfielder Éderson, according to TEAMtalk. Talks are expected to take place in the coming weeks with Manchester City still keen on the 25-year-old, though they could face competition from Liverpool, who are said to have made an inquiry regarding a potential summer move. La Dea dismissed interest in Éderson over the January transfer window amid their current push for the league title in Serie A.

- Newcastle United are set to win the race ahead of Barcelona and Real Madrid to sign Malaga winger Antonio Cordero, reports the Daily Mail. It is reported that the 18-year-old is keen on joining the Magpies after visiting St. James' Park with his representatives, and there is now optimism that an agreement can be reached on a pre-contract, with his current deal set to expire in the summer. Cordero has made 23 appearances for Malaga this season in Spain's Segunda Division.

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EXPERT TAKE

ESPN's Sam Tighe looks at how Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen has taken the Premier League by storm this season.

If the Premier League had a Rookie of the Year award, Huijsen would be the automatic pick.

For a 19-year-old to step so ably into England's top tier and play centre-back to such a level is incredible. They say it's a position that requires experience, yet Huijsen plays it superbly despite having practically none.

He's a major part of what has been a brilliant Bournemouth story, confounding the natural hierarchy of the Premier League to rise into contention for the Champions League. He's tall, springy, extremely comfortable on the ball and has a lovely habit of embarking on long, loping runs forward -- similar to Barcelona's Gerard Pique, back in the day.

In modern football, these are all extremely valuable traits. He's scored twice in 13 league starts, showcasing his aerial threat from corners, moved the ball cleanly and dribbled straight through opponents' pressing to break open the game.

It almost defies belief that Juventus let him leave last summer for just €15m. Were he to move on from the Cherries after just a year, the conversation probably starts at three times that.

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- Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed to extend his Al Nassr contract until June 2026. Ronaldo, who turned 40 earlier this month, becomes a free agent in June but has scored 16 goals in 18 league games this season. (Ansa)

- Manchester United are eye a €40m move to sign Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, 21, in the summer. (El Nacional)

- United could end up battling Chelsea to land former Manchester City striker Liam Delap, who is now at Ipswich. (Football Insider)

- Chelsea are keen on FC Copenhagen's 19-year-old winger Roony Bardghji, who suffered a serious knee injury last season. (TBR)

- The Blues are also monitoring Sporting CP midfielder Dario Essugo, 21, who is on loan at Las Palmas. (Fabrizio Romano)

- Arsenal will sign Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia this summer for around €25m to play backup to David Raya. (Football Insider)

- Newcastle have PSV Eindhoven forward Johan Bakayoko on their radar and are readying a €40m bid. (Tuttosport)

- Chelsea are set to make a new approach to sign Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo after their proposal in January was rejected. (Football Insider)

- Brazilian midfielder Andreas Pereira has turned down an offer to join Palmeiras and will remain at Fulham. (ESPN Brasil)

- Inter Milan president Giuseppe Marotta has clarified that his club did not consider signing Joao Felix in the winter transfer window, before the Chelsea forward moved to AC Milan on loan. (DAZN)