Real Madrid have acted swiftly in the transfer market, wasting no time in signing promising young defender Dean Huijsen, addressing what many viewed as a glaring need in their backline. The Spanish giants, known for their calculated transfer strategy, have snapped up the talented center-back amid growing interest from across Europe.
Huijsen, who impressed during his loan spell at Roma, brings composure, physicality, and technical ability — traits Real Madrid have been desperate to bolster, especially with long-term concerns over aging defenders and recent injury issues.
Meanwhile, across the English Channel, Arsenal’s transfer indecision appears to be rearing its head once again.
Since Mikel Arteta took charge, the Gunners have consistently lacked a prolific out-and-out striker — a gap that has haunted them in key moments. Despite links to Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal have yet to make a move, raising fears of another deadline-day scramble and potential panic buy.
Adding further intrigue, Kai Havertz has returned from injury and is currently the most active and sharpest performer in training sessions. Club insiders say he’s catching the coaching staff’s attention with his form, but relying on Havertz as the primary striker could be a risky gamble.
With the season’s crucial stages approaching, fans and pundits alike are urging Arsenal’s board to act decisively in the market — or risk falling short once again.