Lazio defender Gila targeted by Bournemouth as Huijsen replacement | OneFootball

There are reports that Lazio defender Mario Gila has been targeted by Bournemouth as a replacement for Dean Huijsen after the €59.5m move to Real Madrid.

The Cherries made a huge profit on Huijsen, who they had signed from Juventus only a year ago for €20m plus a cut of the future transfer fee.

Dean Huijsen of AFC Bournemouth during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Everton FC at Vitality Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

They now need a new centre-back, so Tuttomercatoweb and Mundo Deportivo suggest that Bournemouth are again looking towards Serie A, this time for Gila.

The Lazio defender turns 25 in August and was a product of the Real Madrid youth academy, making the move to the Stadio Olimpico for €6m in 2022.

Bournemouth look towards Gila

ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 23: Mario Gila of SS Lazio celebrates a opening goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between S.S. Lazio and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Stadio Olimpico on January 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Gila scored two goals this season in his 42 competitive appearances between Serie A, the Europa League and Coppa Italia.

His contract with Lazio runs to June 2027, but there have already been reports he could be tempted back to Real Madrid back in January.

There were also links with Manchester City amongst others in recent months for the Spaniard.

He received a call-up for the Spain national team in March along with Huijsen.