Manchester City are reportedly accelerating their summer transfer plans by targeting Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, with an opening offer already placed on the table.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, City have proposed a bid worth around £35 million, although Everton are holding firm for a fee closer to £40 million before considering a sale.

Dewsbury-Hall’s rapid rise since arriving on Merseyside has been impressive.

After a difficult spell at Chelsea, where he struggled to establish himself as a regular starter, the midfielder opted for a fresh challenge last summer.

Everton moved decisively to secure his signature in a £25 million deal, believing his energy, technical quality, and box-to-box intelligence could revitalise their midfield.

Their decision has been jusitified as the English midfielder has been a huge success under manager David Moyes.

Dewsbury-Hall has reignited his career at Everton

Under Moyes, Dewsbury-Hall has rediscovered the form that once made him such a key figure at Leicester City.

His ability to press aggressively, carry the ball through midfield, and contribute in the final third has added balance to Everton’s side.

He showed his growing influence with another assured display in Everton’s recent 2-1 victory over Fulham, once again dictating tempo and driving the team forward.

Those performances have not...