West Ham are reportedly closing in on a £25 million deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, according to West Ham Zone.
The 25-year-old is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, and the Hammers are keen to bring him in as part of Graham Potter’s reshuffle in east London.
Chelsea Willing to Sell
Football commentator Ian Darke, speaking to West Ham Zone, said that Chelsea appear open to cutting their losses on Dewsbury-Hall, who cost them around £30 million.
“They are talking about Dewsbury-Hall going from Chelsea to West Ham,” he said. “I think he’s been unlucky not to see more minutes than he has.”
Dewsbury-Hall made just a handful of appearances for Chelsea last season, after being a key figure at Leicester before his move. His struggle for game time has reportedly opened the door for a transfer.
Potter Aiming for Midfield Boost
West Ham are in the market for midfield reinforcements following a frustrating Premier League campaign. With doubts over the futures of Edson Alvarez and Guido Rodriguez, bringing in fresh legs has become a clear priority.
Darke believes Dewsbury-Hall could be a strong fit. “He would give West Ham’s midfield a bit more of that dynamic quality it lacks,” he said. “So he would be quite a good buy.”
There were rumours of a potential swap deal involving Mohammed Kudus, but Darke suggested a straight cash deal is far more likely. “Kudus is the type of player you want to keep on board,” he added.
Deal Could Progress Quickly
Given his lack of involvement at Chelsea, Dewsbury-Hall is expected to welcome a move. West Ham Zone reports that the Hammers are now at the front of the queue, with the deal aligning with Potter’s goal of adding energy and technical ability to his midfield options.
Negotiations are said to be at an advanced stage heading into the summer window. Chelsea are reportedly prepared to agree to the £25 million price tag.
