Everton Secure Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall In £29m Deal From Chelsea.
Everton have bolstered their midfield with the signing of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £29 million. The 26-year-old midfielder joins the Toffees for an initial fee of £25 million, with an additional £4 million in potential add-ons, as confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The move marks a significant step in Everton’s squad rebuild under manager David Moyes as they prepare for the upcoming Premier League season.
Dewsbury-Hall, who arrived at Chelsea from Leicester City in 2024 for £30 million, struggled to secure a regular starting spot in the Blues’ midfield, making just two Premier League starts last season. Despite his limited top-flight minutes, the dynamic midfielder shone in the UEFA Conference League, scoring four goals and providing three assists in 13 appearances, and also netted in Chelsea’s Club World Cup campaign. His versatility and attacking contributions from central midfield made him a prime target for Everton, who have been keen to strengthen their engine room following the departure of Abdoulaye Doucoure.
The transfer sees Dewsbury-Hall sign a five-year contract with Everton, a club he described as “one of the biggest in the country” with an “incredible” new stadium. Speaking upon his arrival, he expressed excitement about the move, stating, “I think that in the next couple of years, the future is going to be bright. It was an easy decision in the end to come here and play for this club.” Moyes echoed the sentiment, praising Dewsbury-Hall’s Premier League experience and quality, noting that his addition would help the team adapt quickly as they aim to improve on last season’s performance.
Everton’s recruitment drive has been active this summer, with Dewsbury-Hall becoming their fifth signing following the arrivals of Thierno Barry, Adam Aznou, Mark Travers, and the permanent acquisition of Carlos Alcaraz. The Toffees are also in negotiations for Southampton’s promising winger Tyler Dibling, though a deal remains uncertain after multiple bids were rejected. Moyes has been vocal about the need for further reinforcements, particularly in midfield and on the flanks, as Everton look to address a threadbare squad ahead of the new campaign.
For Chelsea, the sale aligns with their need to comply with UEFA’s financial regulations after a significant summer spend of approximately £240 million. The transfer of Dewsbury-Hall, alongside other departures like Lesley Ugochukwu to Burnley, helps the Blues maintain a positive transfer balance to register new signings for the Champions League. Despite his exit, Dewsbury-Hall’s time at Chelsea was not without success, with the midfielder playing a key role in their Conference League and Club World Cup triumphs.
Everton fans will hope Dewsbury-Hall’s proven quality in the Championship with Leicester—where he recorded 12 goals and 14 assists in their 2023-24 promotion season—translates into Premier League consistency. With the new season looming, his arrival signals a positive step for the Merseyside club as they aim to climb the table and make their mark at their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium.
