Aston Villa are eager to test Chelsea with a loan offer for out-of-favour midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall ahead of the January transfer window.
According to Fichajes, Aston Villa are keen to sign Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on loan in January, with the deal likely to come with a buy option. The former Leicester City midfielder has failed to hit the ground running with Chelsea since his summer move, which has prompted reports to emerge of a swift departure.
Enzo Maresca was the architect behind signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from his former side, Leicester City, as soon as he became Chelsea’s manager. The Italian coach used the midfielder extensively last season as the Foxes lifted the Championship title, although things have not been good since his move to Stamford Bridge.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has made three appearances in the Premier League, all of which came off the bench. Maresca has used him in the Conference League and cup games, meaning there is still some use of the midfielder in the squad, although he is an expensive acquisition to play such a role.
His lack of minutes and the fact that he is well down the pecking order at Chelsea could prompt a swift departure from Stamford Bridge ahead of the January transfer window. The 26-year-old will be eager to play regularly in the Premier League, with Aston Villa now showing an interest in the Chelsea summer signing, now valued at €35 million.
Unai Emery will want to bring in new signings ahead of the January transfer window to strengthen his squad for the challenges ahead. Aston Villa are in a good place to compete for a top-four spot in the Premier League and perform in the Champions League, meaning they will need reinforcements. Midfield is not mainly an area where they are short, but Emery would not be opposed to a quality addition.
Aston Villa formulating loan offer for Dewsbury-Hall
Aston Villa are aware of Chelsea’s asking price for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall should they decide to part ways, as the Blues are reportedly keen to recoup €35 million as well as bonuses. Aston Villa, on the other hand, are only eager for a loan deal, which could come with a buy option.
According to the report, Aston Villa are eager to offer a loan deal with a buy option of around €15 million plus €7 million in bonuses. It is still early days to speculate whether the move will materialise, although on paper, Emery’s side could be a good fit for Dewsbury-Hall. However, any movement will depend on Chelsea’s stance on the €35 million-rated summer signing.
