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Vincent Kompany desperate to land £50m-rated Premier League defender as Bayern Munich move ahead of Real Madrid and Liverpool in race to sign former Juventus star

<p>According to a report from <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/liverpool/reds-real-madrid-barged-aside-euro-big-guns-make-dean-huijsen-power-play" target="_blank">TeamTalk</a>, Bayern Munich have overtaken Real Madrid and Liverpool in the race to sign Bournemouth's star centre-back Dean Huijsen, with head coach Vincent Kompany desperate to work with the youngster. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Bayern are reportedly working "very hard" to complete the deal in the coming weeks, hoping to sign him early in the transfer window, which opens officially on June 1. Kompany, who has been tracking the player since his time at Burnley and during the defender's loan at Roma, has made him a top priority for this summer. </p><p>While the Bavarians prepared to offer a lucrative five-year contract, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-bid-dean-huijsen-spanish-giants-battle-chelsea-teenage-defender-bournemouth/blt80aff061094f5d8f" target="_blank">Real Madrid have been reported of having a keen interest in the Bournemouth centre-back</a> and remain a major contender. The 19-year-old has admitted his dream is to play for Madrid, making them a serious threat in the race for his signature. Despite this, Bayern want to ensure they remain ahead in the race by becoming the first team to make an official offer for the Spaniard. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Bayern Munich are poised for a significant summer of change, with key transfers already on the horizon. Club legend <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/thomas-muller-emotional-message-harry-kane-co-bayern-munich-legend-confirms-exit/blt7b4de039e08842dd" target="_blank">Thomas Muller has confirmed that this will be his final season at the Allianz Arena</a>. Additionally, Leroy Sane, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-urged-to-sign-leroy-sane-special-contract-ex-bayern-munich-man-lionel-messi-comparison/blt9d085974bbd76ed3" target="_blank">who has been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent weeks</a>, could join Muller in departing the club. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Kompany is experiencing a decent season at the helm for Bayern in his debut season in the Bundesliga. The Belgian head coach looks set to reclaim Bayern's throne in the league, as they currently lead rivals Bayer Leverkusen by six points. They are supposed to face Inter in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday, April 8.  </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN MUNICH?

Vincent Kompany desperate to land £50m-rated Premier League defender as Bayern Munich move ahead of Real Madrid and Liverpool in race to sign former Juventus star | Goal.com

Bayern Munich have reportedly moved ahead of Liverpool and Real Madrid in the race to sign Bournemouth star Dean Huijsen, who&apos;ll be sold for £50m.