Dean Huijsen is on the verge of signing with Real Madrid.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the defender has already agreed to a five-year contract with the club.
What shirt number would he take, should he arrive at Santiago Bernabeu?
The number 2 shirt he currently wears at Bournemouth is already taken by Dani Carvajal, who will remain at the club next season, meaning Dean will need to consider other options.
Currently, the no. 12 jersey is available. Additionally, the no. 17 and no. 18 will open up in July when Jesus Vallejo and Lucas Vazquez part ways with Madrid.
The futures of David Alaba and Ferland Mendy are also uncertain, which could free up the no. 4 and no. 23 shirts respectively.
Of course, these five numbers aren’t the only options — players often trade and swap shirts based on preference and seniority.