Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing 24-year-old English midfielder Kieran Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City.
According to 90min, Manchester City are eyeing up a move for 24-year-old Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall this summer. But the player is a backup option behind Matheus Nunes and Eberechi Eze.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was an important player for Leicester City in the Premier League last season, and he has the potential to be a quality option for Pep Guardiola as well. Manchester City sanctioned the departure of Ilkay Gundogan at the end of last season, and they signed Mateo Kovacic as his replacement.
However, they could use more depth in the middle of the park, especially now that Kevin De Bruyne is injured. The 24-year-old will add drive and creativity to the Manchester City midfield this season.
The opportunity to join the Premier League champions will be an exciting option for the midfielder, and he will want to return to the top flight as soon as possible. Dewsbury-Hall is too good for the Championship, and a move to Manchester City will be the ideal step up in his career.
Manchester City were initially keen on signing Lucas Paqueta from West Ham but the move did not materialise eventually. The Brazilian is under investigation for breaching gambling regulations and there is a chance he could be suspended if found guilty.
The Premier League champions have now decided to move on to other targets and the 24-year-old Leicester City would be a solid investment. Meanwhile, Kalvin Phillips has been linked with a move away from the club.
The former Leeds United midfielder has struggled for regular game time at Manchester City, and he needs to move on in order to play regularly. He has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs recently.
Leicester City will not want to sell a key player like Dewsbury-Hall this summer. But they are under pressure following their relegation. If Manchester City come forward with a lucrative offer, they could be forced to consider a sale. In addition, the 24-year-old could decide to force a move as well. The opportunity to join one of the most successful clubs in recent years could be hard to turn down.
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