Meet Jorrel Hato, Ajax teenager on cusp of Chelsea move
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Chelsea are looking to complete a double Dutch swoop for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato and RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons this summer.
The transfer market is on fire, as the big clubs of the Old Continent, especially those in the Premier League, continue to throw the house out the
Chelsea believe prospective new signing Jorrel Hato can ease some of the burden on Marc Cucurella as the club aim to close a deal for the Ajax defender for around £35 million.
TBR Football can exclusively confirm what Chelsea and Renato Veiga’s camp have planned after the Blues defender’s move to Atletico Madrid has hit a stumbling block. Chelsea only signed Renato Veiga last year, but the £12million man has already become surplus to Enzo Maresca’s requirements.
The defender is the subject of an offer from Chelsea, which has been turned down, and is also wanted by Arsenal. Hato didn't feature in Thursday's friendly defeat to Celtic, though Heitinga insists it was a fitness decision rather than anything to do with the prospect of the defender being sold.
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Chelsea have continued their active talks in the background for both Ajax's Jorrel Hato and Leipzig's Xavi Simons. Both players are very keen on a Chelsea
Chelsea are currently focused on completing a stunning double deal to sign Dutch duo Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons from Ajax and RB Leipzig, respectively. Blues fans would have undoubtedly been intrigued by the prospect of the club going after Isak, considering he is one of the best strikers in the Premier League.