Real Madrid have moved ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign Dean Huijsen this summer as their confidence grows over completing a deal, according to a report.
The Bournemouth defender is one of the most sought-after stars in Europe after excelling in his debut Premier League season, becoming a regular in the Cherries side and earning a maiden Spain call-up.
Having joined Bournemouth for around £13million last summer, Huijsen was initially playing a back-up role to Macros Senesi and Illia Zabarnyi before getting his chance and grabbing it with both hands.