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Florentino Pérez, on alert for a possible repeat of the "Yoro case" this summer | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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First Yoro and Now Him, United Wants to Repeat It and Puts Real Madrid on Alert

White executives don't lose sight of this option to expand their workforce in the coming summer.

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Enrique Sanz

One of the major dilemmas facing Real Madrid this season is the shortage affecting their defensive line. The injuries to Dani Carvajal, Lucas Vázquez, Éder Militão, David Alaba, and Antonio Rüdiger have altered Carlo Ancelotti's plans. They would also have had the same effect on the roadmap of the executives led by Florentino Pérez.

Because now one of the main 'desired' signings by the coaching staff for the summer of 2025 is the arrival of at least one center-back. The search for that reinforcement, along with the simultaneous arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold as a free agent, would alleviate the complex situation Santiago Bernabéu locker room is experiencing this season.

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Dean Huijsen celebrating a goal with AFC Bournemouth | Real Madrid Confidencial

The search for a suitable center-back to strengthen Real Madrid's defensive axis is not an easy task, but there seem to be several names in the soccer elite. The fit of players like William Saliba or Castello Lukeba is not in doubt, but the major hurdle to their arrival is the transfer fee their original teams might demand. Such an amount of money, which seems excessive in some cases, could be reduced if Dean Huijsen is set as the main target.

The Spanish footballer from AFC Bournemouth has become one of the positive surprises of the 24/25 season in the Premier League. Under the tactical command of Andoni Iraola, the cherries are stringing together good performances both inside and outside the English league, putting their standout players in the spotlight. Several elite European clubs have already taken notice of the Dutch-born defender.

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One of the clubs most interested in acquiring his services is Manchester United. The new direction of their bench, now led by Rúben Amorim, demands different additions to the players already part of the red devils squad. Despite the arrival of Leny Yoro last summer, a player who was in talks with Real Madrid, it doesn't seem to be enough to ensure good performance.

The failure in the saga surrounding the French center-back is one of the most remembered operations lately... due to the absences in the center of defense. But Yoro himself hasn't lived up to expectations, as he started the current soccer season with a serious injury.

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Leny Yoro wearing the Manchester United jersey | Real Madrid Confidencial

That circumstance that has kept him off the field for several months, entering late into the competitive rhythm of the English squad, would be solved with Dean Huijsen. Manchester United's efforts to sign the Bournemouth player couldn't be clearer according to the newspaper As: this outlet indicates that they are willing to "battle" for his signing.

Real Madrid, on the other hand, wouldn't be prepared to enter that dynamic... as they weren't during the 'Yoro case'. From the Valdebebas offices, they understand that if Dean Huijsen truly wishes to wear the white jersey, he will 'forget' the rest of the offers and instantly accept the approach from the white club.

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