Chelsea and Brighton in race to sign Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

Chelsea have expressed interest in signing Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, with new manager Enzo Maresca keen on a potential reunion. Maresca, who worked with Dewsbury-Hall during Leicester's Championship-winning season, believes the midfielder fits his preferred style of play. Despite no formal offer yet, Chelsea is the preferred destination for Dewsbury-Hall, who has also attracted attention from Brentford and Brighton. Dewsbury-Hall, who scored 12 league goals last season, has spent his entire career at Leicester, aside from loan spells at Blackpool and Luton. With ongoing financial concerns at Leicester, the club may be under pressure to sell the 25-year-old midfielder, valued at around £40 million. Chelsea is also eyeing Leeds prospect Archie Gray, showing interest in the 18-year-old midfielder who scored 12 goals last season. Brighton is also looking to bolster their squad by reigniting their interest in Dewsbury-Hall, who was valued at around £30 million last season. Despite interest from Germany in midfielder Pascal Gross, Brighton's new head coach Fabian Hürzeler is keen on retaining Gross and offering him a new contract. Gross has been a key player for Brighton since 2017, and negotiations with Dortmund are reportedly advanced. Stuttgart loanee Sasa Undav, who scored 19 goals last season, is part of Germany's Euro 2024 squad. Meanwhile, 24-year-old Bocat is set to join Stoke City in a £1.2 million move after passing a medical. Brighton's focus on squad building under Hürzeler's leadership highlights their commitment to strengthening the team ahead of the new season, despite potential departures.