Chelsea Step Up Pursuit of Ajax Star Hato and Leipzig’s Xavi SimonsChelsea have begun formal discussions to sign Ajax’s highly-rated defender Jorrel Hato, according to a report from Sky Sports

Raheem Sterling is attracting interest from clubs outside the Premier League despite an underwhelming Arsenal loan spell.

Chelsea are pushing ahead with deals to sign Ajax centre-back Jorrel Hato and RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, according to reports. RB Leipzig completed an initial €50 million (£41.8m) deal to sign Simons in January after the 22-year-old spent 18 months on loan from Paris Saint-Germain,

American defender Caleb Wiley was again sent on loan from Chelsea to second-tier Watford on Tuesday after spending the second half of last season with the Hornets.

Chelsea are preparing for many outgoings this summer as they look to give Enzo Maresca the perfect squad for the 2025/26 season.

Chelsea have officially opened talks with Ajax over the signing of highly rated Dutch defender Jorrel Hato, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 19-year-old is said to be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge and has already indicated he is ready to accept personal terms with the Premier League club.

Transfer news LIVE!Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the clubs making big moves in the summer transfer window ahead of the new Premier League season. The Gunners are closing in on the signing of Viktor Gyokeres after finally making a breakthrough with Sporting.

Chelsea and Xavi Simons are getting closer to reaching a verbal agreement, according to Florian Plettenberg. Personal terms are not an issue, as the Netherlands attacker is reportedly open to the