Chelsea have reportedly expressed interest in signing Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who is said to be keen on a potential move to Stamford Bridge. The Athletic reports that Chelsea have contacted Leicester about the 25-year-old, who was a key player under Enzo Maresca at Leicester last season.
However, Chelsea’s interest in Dewsbury-Hall comes as a surprise given their recent heavy investment in midfield. Over the past two years, Chelsea have spent over £200m on a pair of midfielders they hope will be the foundation of the team for the next decade. They have also brought in other young midfielders like Roméo Lavia and Lesley Ugochukwu for significant fees.
Adding another specialist midfielder to satisfy the current head coach’s tactical preferences seems at odds with Chelsea’s long-term plans. No formal offer has been made yet, and with three years left on his Leicester contract, Dewsbury-Hall would likely command a substantial transfer fee. Last year, he was rumored to be valued at £30m, and his excellent season helping Leicester win promotion to the Premier League has likely increased his price tag.
🚨 EXCL: Chelsea contact Leicester City to express interest in signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. No formal bid yet but 25yo midfielder keen to join only #CFC if leaves #LCFC. Seen as a perfect fit for style of play under head coach Enzo Maresca @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/U1s5EoUskR
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 27, 2024
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While Dewsbury-Hall is said to be keen on the move, Chelsea’s interest in the Leicester midfielder raises questions about their overall transfer strategy and how it aligns with the needs of the current coaching staff. The Blues will have to carefully consider whether adding Dewsbury-Hall is the best use of their resources as they aim to build a squad capable of competing at the highest level for years to come.
