Manchester United are reportedly exploring a summer move for Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, with contact already made over his signature. The Red Devils are said to have joined Brighton and Hove Albion, Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur in the frame as they prepare to replace Casemiro.
At least one new midfielder is expected to arrive at Old Trafford at the end of the season, with Casemiro up for sale amid interest in Saudi Arabia and Christian Eriksen unhappy as a bit-part player.
Dewsbury-Hall has enjoyed an impressive season after Leicester’s relegation to the Championship, registering 10 goals and 13 assists in 36 league appearances.
The 25-year-old is contracted at the King Power Stadium until 2027, but Leicester could soon fall under significant pressure to cash in on one of Enzo Maresca’s top stars.
The Foxes have been charged with an alleged breach of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules, which may result in a points deduction if they return to the top flight this term.
They could come under pressure to sell Dewsbury-Hall as his suitors close in, and United are reportedly among those weighing up a move.
According to 90min, the Red Devils have already made contact with the midfielder’s camp to understand the possibility of a transfer.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is said to have name-dropped Dewsbury-Hall in meetings with recruitment staff, as he believes he can offer high value and useful versatility.
The 71-year-old doesn’t intend to be directly involved in negotiations at Old Trafford, though, amid his overhaul of the club’s sporting structure.
He will leave that to Sir Dave Brailsford, Jean-Claude Blanc, and John Murtough before Dan Ashworth arrives as sporting director from Newcastle United.
The report claims that Leicester would demand around £40million for Dewsbury-Hall if they secure promotion back to the Premier League in the coming months.
However, if the 2016 champions’ collapse continues and they miss out to their rivals, there is a gentleman’s agreement in place that would allow him to leave for just £25m.
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