Andoni Iraola says the noise and speculation over Dean Huijsen ’s future has not affected the Bournemouth defender in the slightest and the youngster is fully focused on seeing out a strong end to the season.

Liverpool are in the race to sign Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth.He's a player who is in high demand. And Liverpool may be hoping that they can win the race to land one of the most impressive young defenders in the Premier League this season.

The signing of a central defender depends on exits and the club have to fund the purchase of a striker and a right-footed winger too. There are two questions to answer on the issue: why Chelsea are pursuing another player in this position at all and what are the ramifications for those centre-backs at the club?