Chelsea have agreed a Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall deal after thwarting Brighton’s move for the Leicester star

Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement for Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, talkSPORT understands.

The 25-year-old was instrumental in the Foxes’ promotion back to the Premier League last season, scoring 12 goals and assisting 14 in 44 games.

Dewsbury-Hall has been at Leicester since the age of eight but is set to make the move from the King Power Stadium in the summer.

As reported by talkSPORT, Brighton were keen to sign him after a failed move during the January transfer window.

But it is Chelsea who have made the first move, with Enzo Maresca keen to reunite with his former star.

Chelsea are understood to have agreed a £30million deal.

Dewsbury-Hall has played 129 times for Leicester in all competitions, making his senior debut in January 2020.

He was selected in the 2023/24 Championship squad and was named the Foxes Supporters’ and Players’ Player of the Season.

Their Championship-winning campaign saw Dewsbury-Hall play 49 games under Maresca, who has now moved to Stamford Bridge.

The Italian’s move to join Chelsea as their new head coach was confirmed at the start of June.

Given the success Maresca has had with Dewsbury-Hall, it might not be a surprise to see the pair work together again.

Chelsea have already confirmed two signings this summer, with centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo the first on a free transfer.

The Blues also announced that they have agreed terms with Brazilian side Palmeiras for Estevao Willian, who will join next summer.