Ornstein reveals plans to reunite with Maresca as ‘perfect’ Leicester star ‘only’ picks desired transfer

Chelsea have ‘contacted’ Premier League newcomers Leicester City over signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall this summer, according to reports.

Dewsbury-Hall was one of Leicester City’s most important players in the Championship last season as they secured a return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.

The talented midfielder scored 12 goals and provided 14 assists in 44 appearances for Leicester City, who finished one point clear of second-placed Ipswich Town to win the Championship title.

However, morale at Leicester City has certainly dipped in recent weeks as the manager who promoted them – Enzo Maresca – left the club to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea.

Leicester are also one of six Premier League clubs who “must sell” in the coming days as they risk being handed a points deduction for breaching profit and sustainability rules.

New boss Steve Cooper may have to let go of some of his standout performers ahead of Leicester City’s return to the Premier League, with Dewsbury-Hall attracting interest from elsewhere.

Thursday evening, The AthleticDavid Ornstein has revealed that Chelsea have “contacted” Leicester City to “express an interest” in signing Dewsbury-Hall.

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Ornstein explains: “No official offer has been made yet, but the 25-year-old is believed to be only keen on a move to Stamford Bridge if he wants to leave his boyhood club. His contract at the King Power Stadium runs until 2027.

Dewsbury-Hall is seen as a perfect fit for the style of football Chelsea want to play under new head coach Enzo Maresca, who replaced Mauricio Pochettino in charge earlier this summer.

“Brighton held talks over signing Dewsbury-Hall in January but a move never progressed.

“Chelsea have an agreement in principle to sign young striker Marc Guiu from Barcelona, ​​while they are close to completing the signing of defender Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors.”

While Chelsea could sign Dewsbury-Hall, they could miss out on youngster Omari Hutchinson as Ipswich look to sign him permanently.

Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Ipswich Town have opened negotiations with Chelsea to sign Omari Hutchinson on a permanent deal.

“German clubs have also been keen, but Ipswich Town are now insisting after McKenna’s decision to stay as a key factor.

“Ipswich Town hope to resolve it as discussions are ongoing.”

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