Arsenal look to hijack Tottenham transfer for Chelsea star Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Arsenal They are having their fair share of injury problems this season, especially in midfield with Declan RiceMartin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Thomas Partey have been on the treatment table for some time since the campaign began. While signing a midfielder is not a priority, the Gunners are unlikely to pass up a big opportunity if one presents itself in the market.
According to GiveMeSportare considering a measure to Chelsea star Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in the former. Villa Aston star, who has not enjoyed the brightest start to his career at Stamford Bridge after £30m transfer west of London earlier this year.
Dewsbury-Hall is not a key part of Enzo Maresca's plans and has been frustrated by a lack of game time so far this campaign. The 26-year-old is interested in playing more regular minutes than at Chelsea, so he has not ruled out leaving the club in January and Arsenal are looking to take advantage of a possible opportunity to sign him.
Arsenal will be reinforced with Dewsbury-Hall
Arsenal have a quality midfield but could lose Thomas Partey on a free transfer next year, while Jorginho could also do the same next year, having seen his minutes limited since the start of the season. That would force the club to bring in a new face and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall would be a great signing for Mikel Artetafrom the side.
The Chelsea midfielder is a versatile player who can play a holding role or higher up in the engine room. His lack of playing time with the Blues does not speak volumes for his qualities, as Enzo Maresca has opted to use a particular set of players for the first divisionof which Dewsbury-Hall is not a part.
Although Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the player, they are unlikely to be in charge of a potential move to sign him at Arsenal. Ange Postecoglou already has five or six quality midfielders and could use his transfer budget to strengthen other areas of the team, particularly the defensive department.
Arsenal, however, could pay a decent fee to sign the England star. His acquisition will be a relatively easy prospect as his Chelsea wage is also just £80,000 a week. It will be interesting to see what the Blues' asking price for Dewsbury-Hall is and whether they are willing to let a promising midfielder leave for a fierce rival like Arsenal.
