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By SIMON JONES Published: 02: 58 AEST, 11 May 2025 | Updated: 04: 02 AEST, 11 May 2025 1 View comments Bournemouth are exploring a move for Nantes centre back Nathan Zeze as they prepare for the departure of Dean Huijsen. Chelsea and Liverpool are particularly keen on Huijsen who has a £50million release clause. Arsenal, Newcastle and Real Madrid have also posted interest. Bournemouth have been busy looking for another defensive gem to potentially fill the void and have enquired about 6ft 3ins Zeze who has been capped by France at U21 level. The 19-year old has attracted interest from clubs in Italy, such as Inter and Atalanta, plus Stuttgart in Germany as well as the Premier League with Crystal Palace also linked. However, Palace are understood to be looking elsewhere as they brace themselves for offers for Marc Guehi who continues to be of interest to Newcastle, Chelsea and Manchester City. Bournemouth have identified Nantes' Nathan Zeze as a potential replacement for Dean Huijsen Huijsen has been linked with a summer move after an impressive campaign at the Vitality Stadium Zeze is valued around £17million by Nantes. He is a left-footed centre-back who comfortable on the ball. He missed a chunk of the season this year with injury but has battled back to fitness and was restored to the starting line-up last month. Bournemouth have also been scouting in France for a left-back with Liverpool among those expected to bid for Milos Kerkez too.
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