Defender decides he wants to link up with a former Chelsea manager instead of Enzo Maresca

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Chelsea are set for a busy summer, with at least one centre-back likely to arrive at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues have several names on their shortlist, including Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen and Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi.

Chelsea are the frontrunners to sign Huijsen, who is attracting a lot of interest after impressing at Bournemouth this season.

Even so, a move to Stamford Bridge when the transfer window opens does not appear to be the 20-year-old’s preference.

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Dean Huijsen wants to join Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid

As well as Chelsea, Real Madrid are also interested in Huijsen, who is unlikely to say no to the Spanish giants this summer.

According to The Guardian, Huijsen would prefer a move to Madrid over west London if Carlo Ancelotti comes knocking.

However, the same outlet claims that Real Madrid may not be able to afford the Spain international in a boost to Enzo Maresca.

Again, though, the Blues do have other options in the event that they miss out on Huijsen, such as Guehi.

In fact, a Trevoh Chalobah-Guehi swap has already been mooted, so you would not rule out Chelsea signing the Palace star just yet.

Why Enzo Maresca is so keen on Dean Huijsen

Chelsea already have the likes of Chalobah, Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo and Benoit Badiashile as centre-back options.

However, Fofana continues to pick up injury after injury. Because of that and the desire for another ball-playing centre-half, Maresca is keen on Huijsen.

The former Juventus man is not the only player wanted by the Chelsea head coach, though. It is thought that Maresca is also pushing for Liam Delap after his impressive season at Ipswich Town.

He has recorded 14 goal contributions in 32 Premier League appearances, keeping Ipswich alive up until this point. Unfortunately for Kieran McKenna’s side, however, relegation to the Championship is an inevitability.

It could see Delap join Chelsea and link up with Huijsen if everything goes to plan for the Blues this summer.