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Everton in talks with Chelsea for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

Everton in talks with Chelsea for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

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Everton have tabled an official bid for Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as they look to sign him permanently this summer, according to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Everton manager David Moyes wants to strengthen in the middle of the park after leaving Goodison Park for their new ground – Hill Dickinson Stadium – and the 26-year-old Englishman is in their plans. Chelsea are open to selling Dewsbury-Hall and the Toffees are in talks with them over the terms of a deal.
The former Leicester City star is not in the plans of Blues manager Enzo Maresca having struggled for playing opportunities last term, but Moyes is open to bringing him to Everton.
Dewsbury-Hall is an excellent dribbler who passes incredibly well and is a threat when it comes to delivering set-pieces and through balls, and the Merseyside club could do with his qualities in their team.
The Everton target is also a constant goal threat when playing regularly, weighing in with four goals and three assists in 13 Conference League appearances last term.
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