Brighton, Everton, Fulham & Brentford stance revealed as Leicester City set £40m asking price | OneFootball

Brighton are expected to end their pursuit of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall this January but Everton, Fulham and Brentford still hold an interest.

According to Talksport (10.42), the Seagulls are not willing to meet the £40 million asking price set by Leicester City.

It emerged late last week that the Premier League side were interested in signing the midfielder, with it being reported that they made an offer worth an overall package of £20 million.

However, there is a big gap in valuation of the 25-year-old, with the Foxes holding out for up to double that figure.

Brighton are set to end their pursuit of the Leicester player for the time being, with the top flight club unwilling to match the £40 million asking price set by the Foxes.

However, it is understood that Dewsbury-Hall is still attracting Premier League interest, with the likes of Everton, Fulham and Brentford all keeping tabs on the player.

Dewsbury-Hall has been a standout figure in Maresca’s team so far this season, and he has previous experience in the top division from the club’s time in the league before suffering relegation last year.

It is possible Brighton will return with another attempt to sign the player in the summer, should he remain at the King Power beyond January.

Dewsbury-Hall’s future may also depend on the status of Leicester beyond this campaign, with the club fighting for automatic promotion straight back to the Premier League.

A failure to secure a place in the top division could open the door for his exit, having stayed with the club after their relegation in the previous campaign.

The 25-year-old has contributed nine goals and nine assists in the Championship so far, earning plenty of plaudits for his performances in the second tier.

Leicester are currently top of the second division table, sitting eight points clear of third place Southampton.

Leeds United are a point further behind in fourth, albeit having played a game more than their promotion rivals.

Maresca’s side have occupied a top two spot for the majority of the season, and will see themselves as the favourites to secure promotion automatically.

The Italian has earned praise for his work at the Leicestershire outfit, having taken the reins during the summer.

He oversaw a major overhaul of the first team squad, with several key players departing.

Next up for Leicester is a home game against Swansea City this evening.

Dewsbury-Hall must stay beyond January

Leicester have no need to sell any of their key players, so it should take a ludicrous offer to convince them to cash in this month.

There is so little time left in the transfer window that replacing Dewsbury-Hall would be extremely difficult.

Keeping hold of him will be key to gaining promotion, which is worth a lot more than they could reasonably expect to receive from a sale.

There is no doubt that Dewsbury-Hall is a Premier League calibre player, so it is no surprise he is garnering interest, but Leicester should be able to hold firm and keep him beyond January.