Dean Huijsen’s rise in the Premier League has Juventus watching closely, though not for the reasons fans might hope.

After Thiago Motta decided to sell him to raise funds for new signings, the young defender has flourished at Bournemouth, making that decision look more questionable by the day.

Huijsen’s talent is undeniable. Despite not having the most imposing physique, he plays with fearlessness and instinct, earning the respect of teammates and opponents alike.

His performances continue to impress, proving he was ready for top-level football.

Last season, he spent the second half of the campaign on loan at AS Roma.

While a move to a smaller club like Frosinone might have guaranteed more minutes, Roma offered him exposure to higher-level competition.

That gamble has paid off, as he has now become one of Bournemouth’s standout defenders.

His rapid development hasn’t gone unnoticed. Some of the biggest clubs in world football are now circling, and with a £50 million release clause, a summer move looks increasingly likely.

Juventus, though no longer in the picture for his return, have a financial stake in his future. Thanks to a 10% sell-on clause, they stand to earn £5 million if his release clause is met.

Looking back, Juventus may regret letting Huijsen go. His Premier League performances suggest he could have been a key player in Turin.

Instead, they’re left to watch from afar as he continues his meteoric rise.

Christian Eriksen’s time at Manchester United is winding down, and the Danish midfielder’s already crossing off a couple of destinations for his next chapter.

With his contract up this summer, he’s confirmed he’s leaving Old Trafford and Major League Soccer or a Danish homecoming aren’t in the cards.

The United brass, under Ruben Amorim’s new vision, won’t extend Eriksen’s deal. At 33, he’s still got fire in his legs and isn’t ready to slow down overseas or coast back home.

So, what’s next? “I don’t know yet. I haven’t made any firm decisions,” Eriksen told Danish outlet Tipsbladet.dk. “Before my cardiac arrest, I played in England for years, moved to Inter, and thought I’d never return. Two years later, I was back in England, and now I’ve been here for almost four years.”

He’s learned plans can flip fast. “Careers don’t always follow a set plan. I don’t have a checklist of things I need to do—I’ll see what comes and what’s best for me and my family,” he said.

Eriksen’s Next Stop: Not MLS or Denmark

One thing’s clear: no stateside stint or Danish Superliga swan song. “We won’t travel that far,” he said of MLS. “Not yet. It’s too early. I still feel like I have good years left abroad. In Denmark, players often return to focus on family and end their careers that way, but I don’t feel like I’m there yet.”

He’s keeping it about the game. “It’s purely about football and where my career stands now. Honestly, I’ve spent more time abroad than in Denmark during my career, so moving home would almost feel like moving to a new country. But we’re not there yet.”

What about old haunts like Ajax, who sniffed around last summer, or Brentford? “I’m not closing the door on anything. I’ll see what opportunities arise and whether they fit,” he said of Amsterdam. “That was last summer we’ll see where they stand this summer. It’s not just up to me; there has to be interest from their side too.”

Brentford’s a maybe too. “Whether it’s Brentford or not, I can’t say. But my intention isn’t to stay in England,” he noted. This isn’t like post-cardiac arrest days, proving he could still play. “Now, it’s just about waiting for the right opportunity and not making hasty decisions. If something feels right, I’ll take it.”

The ex-Spurs and Inter star’s got options and he’s playing it cool ‘til summer hits.

Argentina’s football squad is gearing up to face Uruguay and Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, but they’ll be missing their iconic captain, Lionel Messi.

The superstar’s fitness woes have struck again, keeping him out of the lineup for these crucial matches.

Messi’s latest setback came after Inter Miami’s clash with Atlanta United on Sunday. He played the full 90 minutes and even scored, but reports from Argentina say he felt muscle discomfort afterward.

That’s enough to rule him out for the qualifiers, adding to a season already peppered with absences.

This year alone, Messi sat out three Inter Miami games in early March due to a pulled muscle.

He only returned last Thursday, coming off the bench to score in a CONCACAF Champions Cup win. Now, this fresh injury has Argentina playing it safe.

Why Argentina’s Rolling Without Messi

Despite Messi’s absence, Argentina’s not sweating it too much. They’re topping the South American qualifying group with 25 points from 12 games five ahead of second-placed Uruguay.

The top six from CONMEBOL punch their ticket straight to the 2026 World Cup in the US, Mexico, and Canada, and the 2022 champs could lock it up in these next two.

They’ll take on Uruguay in Montevideo this Friday, then host Brazil in Buenos Aires on March 25.

Messi’s six goals make him the qualifying round’s leading scorer, so his boots will be missed but Argentina’s depth has them covered.

Elsewhere, Argentina’s also without injured Roma striker Paulo Dybala and River Plate’s Paulo Montiel. Brazil, sitting fifth with 18 points, won’t have Neymar either—he’s nursing a thigh injury.

The squad still looks stacked, though Emiliano Martinez in goal, Cristian Romero and Nicolas Otamendi anchoring the back, and firepower up top with Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez. Messi might be out, but Argentina’s still gunning for that World Cup spot.