Chelsea is poised to obstruct Brighton’s bid to secure the signing of their top target, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Despite Brighton’s persistent efforts, the Leicester City player turned down the chance to join the Seagulls, who had attempted to acquire him for £25 million last January. Instead, the 25-year-old midfielder is anticipated to rejoin forces with his former Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca, who is now at the helm at Stamford Bridge. Dewsbury-Hall previously lauded Maresca as an ‘unbelievable manager.’

In an exclusive report, Chelsea has made an offer to Leicester City for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, with discussions underway for a potential long-term contract with the midfielder. This development represents a setback for Brighton’s transfer ambitions as they sought to reinforce their midfield ahead of the upcoming season under new manager Fabian Hurzeler.

Brighton faced challenges in midfield last season following the departures of Moises Caicedo to Chelsea and Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool in the previous summer transfer window. The loss of Adam Lallana and Steven Alzate further disrupted their midfield plans. Moreover, there are indications that their Polish international midfielder, Jakub Moder, might be headed to Leicester after progressing through the initial phase of his medical examination.