Everton Submit Official Bid for Chelsea’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hal
Everton have made a bold move in the summer transfer window, submitting an official bid to sign Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on a permanent deal. The Toffees, under new ownership and managed by David Moyes, are actively seeking to bolster their squad to secure their Premier League status. Club-to-club talks are underway, with Chelsea reportedly open to negotiating the transfer, though discussions on terms and valuation are ongoing.
Dewsbury-Hall, 26, joined Chelsea from Leicester City for £30 million in July 2024, reuniting with manager Enzo Maresca after a stellar Championship campaign where he scored 12 goals and provided 14 assists. However, the midfielder has struggled for regular game time at Stamford Bridge, starting just two Premier League matches and featuring prominently in the Conference League instead. With Chelsea’s midfield stacked with talents like Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, and Moises Caicedo, Dewsbury-Hall’s opportunities have been limited, prompting interest from several Premier League clubs.
Everton’s interest in Dewsbury-Hall is not new; they explored a potential loan move in January 2025 but were restricted by Premier League loan rules due to Armando Broja’s loan from Chelsea. Now, with a permanent deal on the table, Everton aim to capitalize on Dewsbury-Hall’s versatility and creativity to address their midfield shortages, especially with Abdoulaye Doucoure’s departure looming. Chelsea are reportedly seeking a fee close to or exceeding the £30 million they paid, with estimates suggesting £35-40 million could seal the deal.The Toffees’ pursuit reflects their ambition to avoid another relegation scrap and build a squad capable of competing at their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season. As negotiations progress, Everton fans will hope Dewsbury-Hall’s proven quality can spark a revival on Merseyside.
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