Chelsea have reportedly received a formal transfer offer from Everton for midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as the club begins strategic squad slimming. Although not eager to sell, Chelsea could sanction Dewsbury-Hall’s departure should the right proposal arise. Negotiations with Everton are underway for a permanent transfer, according to Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\n
Amid this, Chelsea face competition from other Premier League clubs. Fulham, eyeing Dewsbury-Hall alongside Raheem Sterling, and West Ham United have shown interest. Chelsea values Dewsbury-Hall\u2019s squad role and appreciates his acceptance of diminished playing time; however, offers will be reviewed if he seeks more prominent involvement elsewhere.<\/p>\n
The club reportedly aims to recoup the \u00a330 million fee paid for Dewsbury-Hall last year, per The Athletic. Meanwhile, another midfielder, Lesley Ugochukwu, is expected to exit Stamford Bridge sooner. After a loan spell at Southampton, Ugochukwu attracted Burnley\u2019s attention, leading to a reported agreement for a four-year contract with the newly promoted side.<\/p>\n
Even with Ugochukwu’s departure pending, Dewsbury-Hall faces increased competition for midfield minutes upon Andrey Santos\u2019s return from his impressive Strasbourg loan. Current preferred midfielders for coach Maresca include Mois\u00e9s Caicedo, Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez, and Rom\u00e9o Lavia. Additionally, 20-year-old D\u00e1rio Essugo’s arrival from Sporting CP further intensifies the contest for playing time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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