Chelsea is on the verge of signing a promising young midfielder, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, from Leicester City. The 25-year-old English player is set to join the Blues in a deal worth £30 million and has already scheduled his medical. This transfer will reunite Dewsbury-Hall with his former manager, Enzo Maresca, who is set to begin his role at Chelsea on July 1.
Dewsbury-Hall played a pivotal role in Leicester’s Championship-winning campaign under Maresca’s management, starting 41 out of 46 games. The left-footed midfielder is highly regarded as an ideal addition to the Chelsea squad, with Brighton also expressing interest in acquiring his services this summer. The player is expected to sign a long-term contract with Chelsea until 2030.
In other news, negotiations are underway for Chelsea academy product Michael Golding to join Leicester as part of a separate transaction. The future of Conor Gallagher at Chelsea remains uncertain following the arrival of Dewsbury-Hall.
The move signifies a reunion for Dewsbury-Hall and Maresca at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea’s acquisition of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City is almost complete, with a £30m deal agreed upon and a medical scheduled. This transfer will bring the 25-year-old midfielder back under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, his former manager. Dewsbury-Hall is expected to sign a contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2030.
The English midfielder played a crucial role in Leicester’s Championship-winning season under Maresca, starting 41 out of their 46 games. His left-footed prowess and talent have made him a desirable addition to the Chelsea squad, with Brighton also expressing interest. Meanwhile, Chelsea academy graduate Michael Golding is also in negotiations to join Leicester in a separate deal.
The arrival of Dewsbury-Hall raises questions about the future of Conor Gallagher at Chelsea. The club’s transfer activity continues to shape their squad for the upcoming season, with Maresca set to officially begin his role on July 1.