Liverpool 'among three clubs tracking 18-year-old Juventus defender'
The Amsterdam-born starlet — who represents Spain at youth level — learned his trade in the Malaga youth setup and has since donned the black and white stripes of Juventus for the past two-and-a-half years.
After excelling at youth level, Huijsen made his Serie A debut for the Old Lady in a 1-0 win over AC Milan in October and frequently made Massimiliano Allegri's bench before being loaned out to Roma in January.
Under the wing of Jose Mourinho and now Daniele De Rossi, Huijsen has risen to prominence at Roma with two goals and one assist from 11 matches, featuring as a centre-back, central midfielder and right midfielder.
The versatile teenager also boasts two caps for Spain at Under-21 level and towers over most of his opponents at his tender age, standing at 6ft 5in tall, making him a particularly attractive prospect in defence.
Liverpool facing intense Bundesliga competition for HuijsenJuventus are under no pressure to part ways with Huijsen, whose contract runs until the end of the 2027-28 season, but their resolve could be tested in the upcoming transfer window.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Liverpool are preparing to make a formal approach for the 18-year-old this summer, although they face a few roadblocks in their pursuit of his services.
Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig — two clubs also renowned for handing opportunities to young players — are tracking Huijsen's performances too, while Roma have not given up hope of signing him permanently.
Alternatively, Juventus could offer Huijsen to Atalanta BC as part of a deal for Dutch midfielder Teun Koopmeiners,
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