Real Madrid has turned down a €40 million bid from Aston Villa and Newcastle United for defender Dean Huijsen, according to a report from Fichajes. Unai Emery’s team is currently competing hard for a spot in the UEFA Champions League and sees the 20-year-old as a key addition to strengthen their defense.
Aston Villa’s Pursuit of Dean Huijsen
The report indicates that Aston Villa acted quickly to test Madrid’s willingness to negotiate. They aimed to bring Huijsen back to the Premier League, where he previously performed well. However, Madrid has made it clear that they do not intend to sell the player. This situation underscores the challenges Villa faces in attracting top players during the mid-season, especially as they aim for a top-four finish.
The future of Huijsen is noteworthy, as he recently joined Real Madrid from Bournemouth in the summer of 2025, and the transfer fee was significantly higher than the offers made by the English clubs.