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Dean Hewson sends a clear message after his historically-making goal

10:10am, 10 May 2025【Football】

Dean Hughson declined to comment on prevailing transfer speculation after scoring a major Premier League victory over Arsenal on Saturday, claiming he was "focused on Bournemouth".

Whisen equalized for Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon, before Evanielson scored a controversial winning goal to help Antoni Iraola’s side win their first win at Emirates Stadium. As a result, the Cherry Legion ranked eighth in the standings with three games left on the weekend. A finish in eighth should be enough to compete in next season’s league.

However, whether Bournemouth is eligible for their first European tour, Spanish international Hughson is expected to leave after just one season on the South Coast. The centre-back played a big role in Iraola’s defensive core, joining Juventus for a low transfer fee of £15. Several Premier League clubs are considering the idea of ​​triggering a 50m termination clause, including Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, but the young defender has not allowed any transfer speculation to prevent him from finishing the season. After a historic victory in North London on Saturday, when asked by AS about possible transfers and the pressure the buyer was ready to pay for him, the 20-year-old replied: "I don't know...I'm a 'cooler' person, like I celebrated. I didn't think too much. Every day I go to practice, play, and I'm having fun. I'm having fun, I don't think about that." I focus on Bournemouth. We had a really good season. We have broken the points record and we hope to earn as many points as possible this season.

While the Premier League has wide interest in Whisen's services, the 20-year-old also has admirers in Madrid and Munich, with previous reports suggesting that the Spaniard is prioritizing transfers to the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid is destined to shine at the centre-back position this summer, and while Arsenal's William Saliba is reportedly the club's priority, Huyson is undoubtedly a more accessible deal for Los Blancos.

However, before Hughson seriously considers his future, his goal is to ensure Bournemouth finishes the season in eighth place. The Cherries will next play against Manchester City and Aston Villa in Premier League matches, and then they will end the season at home against relegated Leicester City.