LiverpoolNewcastle and Liverpool will battle for Dean Huijsen.

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Liverpool is prepared to lure Juventus with a £26 million deal in hopes of acquiring Dean Huijsen this summer.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via Sport Witness, Liverpool is prepared to entice Juventus with a £26 million bid in hopes of landing Dean Huijsen this summer.

At the moment, the 18-year-old defender is on loan from Italian team Juventus to Roma. Although Huijsen hasn’t been Roma’s regular starter this season, he has performed admirably when making cameos.

Clubs here in the Premier League are taking notice of his performances and are ready to transfer in the summer. According to the source, Liverpool is prepared to test Juventus’ resolve with a £26 million offer after identifying Huijsen as a summer target.

Roma is hopeful Juventus would extend the teenage defender’s loan for another season, but Liverpool will have fierce competition from Newcastle and other teams.

Huijsen may find the chance to join the Premier League alluring, and it will be intriguing to watch whether Liverpool is able to close the deal.

It would make sense for Juventus to cash in on the player as they won’t be able to give him consistent playing time in the upcoming campaign. In order to make room for new players, the Italian powerhouses must sell, and Huijsen is a strong contender for that sale.

At this point in his career, the 18-year-old defender would like to play more frequently, thus a move to England might be perfect for him.

Liverpool might aid Huijsen’s growth.

Liverpool has a history of developing young players, so they could be able to assist him reach his full potential.

This season, the defender has likely witnessed Jarell Quansah and Conor Bradley’s growth. If a young player shows potential, the Reds are willing to give them a chance, and Huijsen may receive the opportunity to demonstrate his abilities in English football the next season.

The 18-year-old defender could be the best long-term option for the Reds as they look to replace Joel Matip, whose contract expires in the summer.

If the player lives up to his potential and Liverpool is able to sign him for £26 million in the summer, the trade would appear to be a good one.