United eyeing move for £28m Chelsea flop “playing the best football” of his career at new club – report

With Mason Mount facing an uncertain future at Manchester United, the Red Devils could turn to another former Chelsea midfielder to add creativity to their squad. United signed the versatile Mount to both support and challenge Bruno Fernandes, who remains the side’s most reliable creator through the middle.  However, United’s number seven has had a torrid time at Old Trafford due to fitness issues. He has just two minutes under his belt since Michael Carrick’s arrival. It seems INEOS are exploring the market for a new attacking midfielder, with Fernandes not getting any younger. Manchester United interested in Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall According to SportsBoom, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s “surging form has whetted the appetite” of Premier League giants, including Manchester United. Dewsbury-Hall had a difficult stint at Chelsea, leading to his move to Everton last summer in a £28 million deal, including add-ons. The 27-year-old has emerged as a “cornerstone” of David Moyes’ side, having been directly involved in 11 goals in 23 Premier League appearances this season. Dewsbury-Hall’s versatility in both the “Number 8” and “Number 10” roles has made him an appealing target for top Premier League clubs. It is claimed United and Aston Villa are “feeling out” the situation in Merseyside despite the star player recently stating, “I’m playing the best football of my career.” Everton intend to remain firm As far as the Toffees are concerned, Dewsbury-Hall is “unsellable”. However, an astronomical bid could test their resolve. It is understood Everton would likely agree to start negotiations at around £45 million. The Englishman is tied to the club until 2030, handing them a lot of negotiating power.  The report adds: “Should a club like Manchester United or Aston Villa submit a bid exceeding £50 million, Everton’s financial balancing act could force a difficult decision, potentially allowing the player to prove his worth at the highest level of the ‘Big Six’ ladder.” Meanwhile, the Mancunians are reportedly keeping an eye on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Archie Gray, who could be available in a cut-price deal if the North London outfit are relegated to the Championship. Feature image Mike Hewitt via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!