Chelsea submit bid for £208,000-a-week star after Dewsbury-Hall deal

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Chelsea’s Ambitious Transfer Moves: Sealing Dewsbury-Hall and Eyeing Osimhen

Chelsea Finalizes Deal for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

Chelsea is making waves in the transfer market, ready to bid for a £208,000-a-week striker after securing Leicester City’s midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in a £30 million deal. On Sunday, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano gave his iconic “here we go” as Dewsbury-Hall’s move to Stamford Bridge was confirmed. This deal saw Chelsea swooping in to hijack Brighton’s original agreement for the midfielder. Brighton had been given the green light by Leicester to sign Dewsbury-Hall, with Jakub Moder heading to Leicester in exchange. However, Chelsea’s late inquiry shifted the deal in their favor, even though Brighton had already scheduled a medical for him.

Dewsbury-Hall’s Impressive Record and Reunion with Maresca

Talks progressed rapidly as Chelsea aimed to support their new head coach, Enzo Maresca, with a player he knows well. Under Maresca’s guidance last season, Dewsbury-Hall scored 12 goals and provided 15 assists for Leicester, becoming a key player in their promotion back to the Premier League. After intense negotiations over the weekend, Chelsea secured the £30 million transfer, setting the stage for a reunion between Maresca and Dewsbury-Hall.

A Busy Transfer Window for Chelsea

It’s been a hectic transfer window for Chelsea owner Todd Boehly and the club, who have also confirmed the signings of Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa for £19 million and young striker Marc Guiu from Barcelona for £5 million. With these deals done, Chelsea’s focus now shifts to further strengthening their squad for Maresca’s debut season at the helm.

Chelsea’s Interest in Victor Osimhen

One name that continues to be linked with Chelsea is Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Despite Chelsea’s non-participation in the Champions League, their interest in Osimhen remains strong. Spanish reports indicate that Chelsea views Osimhen as the perfect striker to enhance Maresca’s attacking options. They are reportedly prepared to make a bid for the Nigerian forward, who could potentially leave Napoli for less than his £102 million release clause if negotiations begin.

Financial Details and Potential Bid for Osimhen

Osimhen recently signed a new contract with Napoli, raising his weekly salary to approximately £208,000 and including an exit clause for interested clubs. So far, no European team has activated this clause, which might prompt Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, to consider a lower fee. Chelsea is closely monitoring this situation, and their willingness to invest in Osimhen shows their intent to compete at the highest level in the upcoming season.