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Bournemouth closing in on deal for Juventus defender Dean Huijsen for £12.6m fee, after he snubbed interest from Bundesliga heavyweights to work with Cherries' boss Andoni Iraola

Bournemouth are closing on a deal for Juventus defender Dean Huijsen.

The South Coast club have agreed a £12.6million fee rising to £15m for the 6ft 5ins centre back who was on loan at Roma last season.

Stuttgart and Wolfsburg also made moves for the Dutch-born Spain U21 international but he is keen to work with Andoni Iraola and play in the Premier League.

The 19-year-old began his career at Costa United before moving to Malaga in 2015. He joined the Italian giants in 2018 and eventfully made his debut against AC Milan in October.