Arsenal have been increasing their interest in Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, according to a report from Give me sport.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed it in Give Me Sport that Arsenal have been searching for the Leicester City star for some time and could try to make a move for him in the coming months.
However, the Gunners face stiff competition as Romano says Brighton are leading the race to sign Dewsbury-Hall having put a £20m offer on the table.
Leicester turned him down because they are expecting close to £40m, so Arsenal would have to be prepared to pay a lot if they wanted to sign the talented midfielder.
Romano said:
“From what I have heard, they (Arsenal) have sent some scouts several times to follow him, because they think he has a lot of talent. Furthermore, other clubs did the same, not just Arsenal. I think there are three or four clubs doing the same thing. The only proposal came from Brighton. From what I heard he was offered around £20 million with some add-ons included in the proposal. This is still not enough to convince Leicester because they have always wanted around £40m for Dewsbury-Hall so I think it won't be that easy. “The best candidate to sign the player in recent days is Brighton more than Arsenal at the moment.”
The 25-year-old midfielder has excelled for the Championship club, so it is no surprise to learn that he has attracted the attention of clubs such as Arsenal and Brighton.
It will be interesting to see if Arsenal respond to his interest with a concrete proposal to sign the player at the end of the season. The Foxes are unlikely to approve his departure this month.
Dewsbury-Hall Talent
He is an indispensable asset for them and will be crucial to their hopes of securing promotion back to the top. first division. Dewsbury-Hall has contributed 9 goals and 9 assists in all competitions this season and could prove a quality long-term acquisition for the Gunners.
Arsenal certainly need more creativity and goals from midfield and the English midfielder is versatile enough to operate as both a central midfielder and an attacking midfielder. The chance to join one of the country's biggest clubs would be a tempting proposition for him, but it remains to be seen whether Arsenal are willing to shell out £40million for him.
The Leicester midfielder is yet to reach his peak and could improve further with training and experience. The asking price of £40m could seem reasonable if he manages to start working at the north London club next season.
The Foxes are under no pressure to sell him for a reduced price and the player is under contract with them until the summer of 2027. Arsenal will have to pay the reported asking price if they want to secure his services in the summer.
