Chelsea Express Interest in Leicester’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Leeds’ Archie Gray

Chelsea Football Club is actively pursuing midfielders Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City and Archie Gray from Leeds United, as part of their strategy to bolster the squad under the guidance of head coach Enzo Maresca.

Reports suggest that Chelsea has expressed a keen interest in both Dewsbury-Hall and Gray, although formal offers have not yet been made. Dewsbury-Hall’s preference is believed to be a move only to Stamford Bridge if he decides to depart from his current club, Leicester City.

With Dewsbury-Hall’s contract at Leicester running until 2027, Chelsea faces competition from Brighton, who had previously been in talks to secure the midfielder’s services.

Leeds United’s young talent, Archie Gray, has also caught Chelsea’s eye. The 18-year-old emerged as a standout player in the Championship and is valued by Leeds at well over £30 million.

Chelsea’s ambition to build a squad capable of handling a demanding 75-80 game season, including commitments such as the Europa Conference League and the upcoming Club World Cup, has fueled their pursuit of midfield reinforcements.

The Blues already boast a competitive midfield roster with players like Moises Caicedo, Conor Gallagher, Romeo Lavia, and Lesley Ugochukwu vying for starting positions. Andre Santos and potential new signings further add depth to the midfield options.

Speculation regarding Gallagher’s future at Chelsea has intensified amid interests from rival clubs such as Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, and Atletico Madrid. Chelsea’s recent signing of young talent Marc Guiu from Barcelona signals their continued focus on strengthening the squad.

As Chelsea looks to reshape their squad for the upcoming season, the departure of Cesare Casadei, who played on loan under Maresca at Leicester, is also on the cards, with interest from European clubs.