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Max Wilkins

Fri 16 May 2025 16:46, UK

Tottenham have been linked with a deal to sign another star from Bournemouth ahead of the summer window.

The Cherries have had an excellent season under Andoni Iraola, and as a result, their biggest stars have been rumoured to be moving away.

This comes after Dominic Solanke departed for Spurs nearly 12 months ago after a stellar season of his own at the Vitality Stadium last campaign.

Now it appears as if another big-name player is set to move on from Bournemouth, with medical tests set to begin in London before making a summer move.

Bournemouth set to lose star as medical starts

There has been no shortage of positive performers in the Cherries’ squad this campaign, as European football could be achieved.

This has seen Iraola be linked with a move away as Spurs eye a potential new head coach ready for the upcoming Premier League season.

Although a move hasn’t yet gone through, the south coast side could still be set to lose an integral member of their side.

Fabrizio Romano has reported (16 May) that Dean Huijsen is in the capital to undergo medical tests ahead of a move to Real Madrid.

The Cherries have approved any progress in the deal with Los Blancos, with contract signing set to end soon despite prior links to the Lilywhites.

Spurs reportedly made contact with the Spain international earlier in the year over a potential pre-agreement before the transfer window opens on June 1 [Give Me Sport, 15 April].

Given that the ex-Juventus man has a £50m release clause in his contract at the Vitality, there was hope of a deal going through in N17, although now he looks set for a move to Real Madrid instead.

Tottenham to miss out on Huijsen deal

As it stands, it appears that the Spaniard’s move to the Bernabeu is as good as a done deal, ending any hopes for Ange Postecoglou.

It feels as if a revolution is needed from the Australian in the summer, and there is no doubt that Huijsen would have been an excellent addition.

This is especially the case if Cristian Romero were to leave after being linked with a departure in recent weeks in North London.

Now the Lilywhites will have to lick their wounds and go after new targets with plenty of time until the window ultimately opens.