Real Madrid beat Premier League rivals to Dean Huijsen’s signature. Liverpool miss out as Los Blancos close in on another top talent.

He fast became a fixture of Andoni Iraola’s side and has courted transfer interest from a wide variety of clubs, with Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal previously thought to have been leading the race. His performances have also earned him a call-up to the Spanish national team, making his senior debut in March.

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has provided a significant update amid speculation the Arsenal transfer target has played his last game for the club. The 24-year-old was reported to have refused to play for the club again after he was taken off at half-time in Sunday’s defeat against Barcelona.