Newcastle United learn £50m release clause for transfer target who moved to Premier League last year

Newcastle United will have to fork out £50million if they want to sign AFC Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen this summer.

The 19-year-old had been tracked by Newcastle during his Juventus days but it was the Cherries who secured his signature last summer for a reported £13million.

And the centre-back has since emerged as one of the Premier League’s breakout stars, making 19 appearances and scoring twice. Bournemouth are one of the surprise packages this campaign as they currently sit fifth in the top-flight table.

Newcastle United among the clubs linked

According to iNews, Newcastle are among six clubs who retain an interest in Huijsen.

It’s claimed the Magpies, Chelsea and Liverpool and are the three English clubs with the most interest in Huijsen, while Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring him

Fabrizio Romano has stated Huijsen has a £50m release clause in his contract.

The Italian journalist posted on X: “Dean Huijsen’s contract at Bournemouth includes £50m release clause. The clause is 100% confirmed as revealed in January. It will be valid from summer 2025.

“19 year old defender attracting top clubs interest after excellent performances at Bournemouth this season.“

Why Dean Huijsen is linked with Newcastle

United boss Eddie Howe is keen to bolster his defence having failed to do so last summer when a move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi failed to materialise.

With Sven Botman viewed as the long-term option at left-side centre-back, Newcastle are targeting a replacement for Fabian Schar on the other side. The former Switzerland international is out of contract at the end of the campaign and although he is expected to sign a new deal, a younger replacement is being explored.

Schar turns 34 in December, while Emil Krafth Jamaal Lascelles’ deals are also due to expire this summer. Krafth is in talks over an extension but Lascelles’ future is uncertain as he completes his recovery from an ACL injury.