Chelsea have contacted Leicester regarding a move for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, talkSPORT understands.
The 25-year-old was pivotal in the Foxes’ promotion back to the Premier League last season, scoring 12 goals and assisting 14.
Dewsbury-Hall has been at Leicester since the age of eight but could be on course for a summer switch to west London.
Chelsea are the latest side to show interest in his services, with the midfielder valued at £35million and a move would see him reunite with head coach Enzo Maresca.
talkSPORT also reported that Brighton retain an interest in him following a failed move during the January transfer window.
Dewsbury-Hall has featured 129 times for Leicester across all competitions, with his senior debut coming in January 2020.
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He was selected in the 2023/24 Championship Team of the Season and named the Foxes Supporters’ and Players’ Player of the Season.
Their Championship-winning campaign saw Dewsbury-Hall play 49 games under Maresca, who has now moved to Stamford Bridge.
The Italian’s move to join Chelsea as their new head coach was confirmed at the beginning of June.
Given the success Maresca had with Dewsbury-Hall, it may not come as a surprise to see the pair potentially work together again.
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Chelsea have already confirmed two signings this summer, with centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo the first on a free transfer.
The Blues also announced they have agreed a deal with Brazilian side Palmeiras for Estevao Willian, who will join next summer.
In addition, Barcelona striker Marc Guiu also looks set to join, as well as Aston Villa attacking midfielder Omari Kellyman in a £19million deal.
talkSPORT understands Chelsea are interested in Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo, with the Blues busy at the start of the summer window.