Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Everton are preparing to hold talks with Chelsea over potential loan moves for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Ben Chilwell, sources have revealed. Caught offside.
The Merseyside club are actively exploring the loan market and plan to inquire about the availability of both players during the January transfer window.
Dewsbury-Hall’s time at Chelsea has not gone as expected since his summer move from Leicester City, where he was reunited with former manager Enzo Maresca.
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Meanwhile, Chilwell has seen limited action this seasonwith just 45 minutes in all competitions, in Chelsea’s 5-0 League Cup win over Barrow.
Everton have already used up their full four loan signings this season, but the possible departure of Armando Broja will free up a space for one of the Blues’ players.
With their January transfer budget constrained by profitability and sustainability rules, the Toffees are keen to free up a loan spot before the window closes.
In addition, Caught offside has learned that while there is a comprehensive agreement with Lyon for the permanent loan of Ernest Nuamah, the deal is still pending David Moyes’ final approval. Personal terms are not expected to be a problem.
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Everton’s efforts to remove Broja from his loan spell have been complicated. Chelsea are now demanding compensation to get the striker back.
Moyes had revealed the club are considering terminating Broja’s season-long loan after the striker was out for 10-12 weeks with a serious ankle injury.
Broja joined Everton last summer despite being sidelined with an Achilles injury which derailed a planned move to Ipswich.
Chelsea had agreed to cover the Albania international’s wages while he recovered.
