Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall wants to join Chelsea this summer with the Enzo Maresca’s side making their first move to sign the midfielder.
The 25-year-old played an instrumental role in Leicester’s Championship-winning season last term, winning their 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 in early June, replacing Mauricio Pochettino who left Stamford Bridge after just one season in charge.
The Italian coach is keen on a reunion with Dewsbury-Hall in west London with The Athletic reporting Chelsea have now contacted Leicester to express their interest.
The report adds the midfielder is only interested in joining Chelsea this summer if he is to love Leicester, his boyhood club.
Chelsea regard him as a ‘perfect fit’ for the style of football Chelsea will play next season under their new coach.
Dewsbury-Hall has 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 battling to comply with the Premier’s profit and sustainability regulations.
‘I love everything about the club. I grew up and managed to play in the first team.
‘I am happy. I have never said I am actively wanting to leave. That sort of stuff is not up to me. You never know with football – the season is about to start, so we will see.’
On Maresca, he added: ‘Enzo was an unbelievable manager. I genuinely see him becoming a top manager, so it wasn’t a surprise to see he was in demand.
‘It is weird having to change a manager after being so successful, but that’s football.’
