Chelsea 'submit bid for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall' as Enzo Maresca gets gang back together

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is keen to join Chelsea this summer (Image: Getty)

Chelsea have reportedly tabled an offer for Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

Enzo Maresca is keen to breathe a new lease of life into his recently acquired squad over the coming months, with a new striker being eyed as well as a central defender.

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The former Foxes is also keen to reunite with Dewsbury-Hall at Stamford Bridge as part of his midfield reshuffle, with The Athletic reporting that Chelsea have now tabled a bid for the playmaker.

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The Blues made contact with the Foxes on Thursday to sound out their interest in acquiring the services of the Englishman, and a formal bid is now on the table and negotiations are ongoing – with players potentially being included in the deal.

Dewsbury-Hall was closing in on a move to Brighton before the approach from Chelsea and he has now opted to snub the Seagulls in favour of reuniting with his former manager.

The Englishman enjoyed a sensational campaign under Maresca’s guidance last season, scoring 12 goals and registering 14 assists as he helped Leicester return to the Premier League.

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Enzo Maresca is keen to reunite with Dewsbury-Hall (Image: Getty)

However, the Foxes’ financial situation has always been an issue since their return to the top-flight and they must raise funds via player sales before July 1 to ensure that they avoid any further Profit and Sustainability Rules issues.

Dewsbury-Hall therefore appears to be the likeliest candidate to depart, having been linked with numerous top clubs since the Championship season has concluded.

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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has snubbed a move to Brighton (Image: Getty)

Speaking to BBC Sport earlier this week, Dewsbury-Hall heaped the praise on Maresca’s management style, saying: “Enzo was an unbelievable manager. I genuinely see him becoming a top manager, so it wasn’t a surprise to see he was in demand. It is weird having to change a manager after being so successful, but that’s football.”

The 25-year-old also hinted that he was aware that a move away from his boyhood club was on the cards this summer, saying: “I love everything about the club. I grew up and managed to play in the first team. I am happy. I have never said I am actively wanting to leave. That sort of stuff is not up to me. You never know with football - the season is about to start, so we will see."

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Chelsea 'submit bid for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall' as Enzo Maresca gets gang back together

Chelsea 'submit bid for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall' as Enzo Maresca gets gang back together

Chelsea 'submit bid for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall' as Enzo Maresca gets gang back together

Chelsea 'submit bid for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall' as Enzo Maresca gets gang back together

Chelsea 'submit bid for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall' as Enzo Maresca gets gang back together