Chelsea register interest in Wilfred Ndidi’s Leicester City teammate with 26 goal contributions

Chelsea are reportedly interested in acquiring one of Enzo Maresca’s trusted midfield lieutenants at Leicester City who played alongside Wilfred Ndidi in the Foxes’ successful Championship campaign. 

According to The Athletic, the Blues have contacted the Foxes about Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who played 44 times for Leicester in the Championship last season. 

The 25-year-old started 41 games for the East Midlands club, scoring 12 times and assisting 14. 

Furthermore, Dewsbury-Hall created 20 goalscoring opportunities that fell into the ‘big chance’ category, underlining his midfield creativity under Maresca last season. 

Despite not falling into the teenage bracket of recent Chelsea signings, the 25-year-old’s age falls within the reported limit for any potential arrival at Stamford Bridge. 

Dewsbury-Hall’s current Leicester contract runs until 2027, giving the Foxes leverage in potential negotiations. 

The Athletic’s report indicates that no formal approach has been made by Chelsea to Leicester. 

Given Leicester’s precarious financial situation, they may be willing to reach an agreement with the West London club.