Leicester star wants Chelsea move and Enzo Maresca sees him as ‘perfect fit’

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall wants to join Chelsea this summer, with Enzo Maresca’s side making the first move to sign the midfielder.

The 25-year-old was instrumental in Leicester’s Championship-winning season, winning the Player of the Season award as the Foxes sealed their return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

Maresca, the man who guided them back to the top flight, was appointed Chelsea’s new head coach at the start of June, replacing Mauricio Pochettino who left Stamford Bridge after just one season in charge.

The Italian manager is keen on a reunion with west London side Dewsbury-Hall, with The Athletic reporting that Chelsea have now contacted Leicester to express their interest.

The report adds that the midfielder is only interested in joining Chelsea this summer if he wants to love Leicester, his boyhood club.

Chelsea consider him a “perfect fit” for the style of football Chelsea will play next season under their new manager.

Dewsbury-Hall have also been linked with a move to Brighton this year. While he is happy at Leicester, where he has spent his entire career, his future is uncertain, with the club struggling to meet Premier League regulations on profitability and sustainability.

“I’ve been here since I was a kid,” he told BBC Sport.

“I love everything about the club. I grew up and managed to play in the first team.

‘I’m happy. I never said I wanted to leave. That kind of stuff is not up to me. You never know with football – the season is about to start so we’ll see.

About Maresca, he added: ‘Enzo was an unbelievable manager. I can really see him becoming a top manager so it was no surprise to see him in demand.

“It’s strange to change a manager after being so successful, but that’s football.”

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