The blockbuster Man United and Bournemouth swap deal that can benefit both clubs
Manchester United and Bournemouth face each other on Sunday afternoon at the Vitality Stadium.
Man United are looking forward to their Europa League semi-final tie against Athletic Bilbao next week, but before then have a clash against Bournemouth in the Premier League to deal with.
The Cherries have been better than United this season, something that Ruben Amorim will hope to change heading into next season, as he aims for a huge squad overhaul this summer.
Amorim could see several big names leave Old Trafford this summer in order to provide funds for his transfer business as he aims to build a squad capable of succeeding in his 3-4-3 formation. He could look at one of Bournemouth’s players this weekend.
United could target a Huijsen swap deal
One player for Bournemouth that has impressed this season is centre-back Dean Huijsen, who has generated a lot of transfer interest based on his form for the Cherries in the Premier League.
The 20-year-old has been linked to Man United, but also Liverpool and Arsenal, with La Liga giants Real Madrid also keeping an eye on him. The Spaniard has made 27 Premier League appearances this season for Andoni Iraola’s side, scoring two goals and providing one assist.
Seeing as United need players who can play in a back three, Huijsen would be perfect as he is comfortable both in the middle or playing as more of a wider centre-back due to his agility and speed.
According to a recent report by Sky Sports, the race to sign Huijsen is wide open, and with the defender having a £50m release clause, it will likely come down to where the Spaniard wants to play his football next season.
However, due to the amount of interest in him, many would assume that Huijsen will be playing somewhere else next season, and very likely in the Premier League.
United could offer Maguire for Huijsen
If United want to tempt Bournemouth to sell Huijsen rather than paying his £50m release clause, they could save some money by throwing Harry Maguire into any deal between the two clubs.
Maguire has just one year left on his contract at United, and so if the Red Devils want to get some form of return for the England international, then they would either need to sell him this summer or offer him a new contract.
The 32-year-old has made 22 Premier League appearances this season and has struggled to get consistent game time under Amorim, due to competition for places and injury problems.
Maguire is worth around £13m, meaning that United could offer him and a fee of £35m to try and tempt Bournemouth to swap. It would be beneficial for the Cherries as they would get a highly experienced defender in return, and a defender that is more than capable of playing at a top level in the Premier League still.
It could be something for United to consider, as they have limited funds for transfers this summer, and it could help them land Huijsen whilst also saving some money, and getting a return on Maguire.