Real Madrid reportedly sent scouts to watch two Bournemouth players over the weekend in the Premier League.
The Cherries made the daunting trip to the base of Champions League-chasing Arsenal, who slipped to another defeat as their domestic campaign peters out.
The Gunners started well as Declan Rice opened the scoring in the first half, however Bournemouth managed a second-period turnaround, with Dean Huijsen and Evanilson finding the net.
As a result of a major three points in North London, the South-coast club have moved up to eighth in the Premier League standings, a position that could be enough for European football.
Fighting hard for a spot on the continental stage during 2025-26, the Cherries face Aston Villa, Manchester City and Leicester City before the campaign's end.
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Real Madrid send scouts to watch Bournemouth duo?
According to talkSPORT, Real Madrid have been casting their net over the English Channel to the Premier League ahead of the summer transfer window.
The report claims that scouts of Los Blancos were in attendance at the Emirates on Saturday evening, when Arsenal were defeated by the visiting Cherries.
It is understood that Bournemouth duo Milos Kerkez and Huijsen were being watched, with the Spanish club targeting summer swoops for the pair.
Carlo Ancelotti's men will supposedly face competition from Premier League winners Liverpool for the signature of Hungary international Kerkez.
Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Newcastle United are all keen on recruiting Huijsen this summer, meaning that Real Madrid have plenty of competitors for the centre-back.
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Kerkez and Huijsen show
Scoring the equalising goal for Bournemouth from a long throw on the weekend, Huijsen netted his third goal of the Premier League term since arriving from Juventus last summer.
The Spain international has started 24 Premier League games for the Cherries, seamlessly adapting to the rough and tumble of English football.
Boasting one extra year of experience at Bournemouth in the top flight, Kerkez has provided five assists this term, after managing just one during his first season at the Vitality Stadium.
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