Brighton Keen on £30m Leicester midfielder

Renewed interest in Dewsbury-Hall

Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly rekindling their interest in Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as they look to strengthen their squad for next season, according to The Telegraph . Dewsbury-Hall, who scored an impressive 12 goals last season, was a key figure at Leicester and is expected to command a substantial transfer fee, previously valued at around £30m.

Brighton initially approached Dewsbury-Hall in January but the move failed to materialize with the 25-year-old staying at the King Power Stadium to help his side win the Championship title. Despite the setback, Brighton’s interest persisted in the summer transfer window and the Seagulls are now set to make a renewed effort to secure the midfielder’s services.

Strengthening Brighton’s midfield

Under former manager Roberto De Zerbi, Brighton had a solid midfield line-up including Billy Gilmour and Pascal Gross, alongside emerging talents Carlos Baleba and Facundo Buonanotte. However, Gross has been linked with a potential move to Germany, which could open up a place for Dewsbury-Hall to compete for a first-team place.

Dewsbury-Hall, a product of Leicester’s academy, broke into the first team in the 2021-22 season and remained with the Foxes even after relegation from the Premier League. With three years left on his contract, Leicester City are in a strong position to demand a big fee for the midfielder, who played 49 games last season and attracted the attention of a number of Premier League clubs, including Brighton.

Hürzeler’s vision for Brighton

Brighton’s pursuit of Dewsbury-Hall aligns with the club’s wider strategy to improve their squad under new manager Fabian Hürzeler. Hürzeler, 31, recently appointed to succeed De Zerbi, has a clear vision for the team, favoring a 3-4-3 formation that requires dynamic and versatile players. Dewsbury-Hall’s ability to contribute both defensively and offensively makes him a suitable candidate for Hürzeler’s tactical set-up.

In addition, Brighton have shown an interest in Turkish international Baris Alper Yilmaz from Galatasaray. Yilmaz, who can operate as a winger or striker, fits the profile of the multi-functional players that Hürzeler wants to integrate into his squad.

Transfer market movements

While Brighton’s interest in Dewsbury-Hall remains strong, other clubs are also active in the transfer market. Stoke City, for example, are close to completing the signing of Sint-Truiden defender Eric Bocat. The 24-year-old left-back has passed his medical and will join the Championship side for a fee of £1.2million, becoming Stoke’s third addition of the summer. Bocat’s move from the Belgian League to Steven Schumacher’s side marks another notable transfer as clubs across the league look to strengthen ahead of the new season.

In short, Brighton’s pursuit of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall highlights their ambition to compete at a higher level and adapt to their new manager’s tactical vision. As the transfer window progresses, the Seagulls’ efforts to secure key signings such as Dewsbury-Hall will be crucial in shaping their prospects for next season.