Everton Nears £30M Deal for Chelsea Midfielder Dewsbury-Hall

Everton are close to signing Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for just under £30 million, with personal terms already agreed, aiming to have him available for the upcoming pre-season friendly against AS Roma. Dewsbury-Hall, 26, struggled for Premier League minutes at Chelsea but was a key player in their Europa Conference League success and had impressive attacking stats during Leicester's promotion season, making him a valuable box-to-box addition for Everton's midfield. Manager David Moyes has expressed a strong desire for multiple signings this summer to strengthen the squad, particularly in midfield and right-back positions, following departures and inconsistent performances from players like Beto and Nathan Patterson. Everton are also pursuing Southampton’s Tyler Dibling, with bids approaching £40-45 million, indicating a significant investment in young talent to rebuild the team. Additionally, Everton are interested in signing versatile right-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon to address defensive needs, reflecting Moyes' strategy of targeting experienced and adaptable players. Overall, Everton's summer transfer activity highlights their ambition to reinforce the squad significantly ahead of the new Premier League season.