Chelsea are interested in adding more young and experienced players to their squad this summer with Xavi Simons and Jorrel Hato tipped to join the London club.
As Chelsea continue discussions with their respective clubs, Ajax defender Jorrel Hato asked to be omitted from the Dutch giant’s pre-season match against Como on Sunday as he looks to complete a move to Stamford Bridge.
Hato who has also been linked with a move to Liverpool and Arsenal in this transfer window wants his future sorted out.
Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad reported that the versatile defender told new Ajax boss John Heitinga that he would ‘rather not play’ in the side’s Como Cup final defeat to Como on Sunday.
Jorrel Hato has been linked to Chelsea and he wants to leave Ajax for the new adventure. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)
The outlet claim that the decision is ‘entirely related’ to his potential move to Stamford Bridge though ‘that doesn’t say anything about the status of negotiations, which are currently difficult’.
Ajax are believed to be holding out for a fee in the £60million for their academy product who has three years remaining on his contract. Various report from ESPN claim Chelsea’s initial bid for the teenager was rejected, but aware of the defender’s desire to leave, Ajax have responded with a counter offer.
Last Wednesday, his agent Humphry Nijman confirmed to De Telegraaf that the wonderkid is about to be in talks with the Blues.
When asked, he responded: ‘The only thing I can say is that Jorrel is now going to talk to Chelsea.’
A left-back who can also play in central defence, Hato has reportedly agree personal terms with Chelsea.
Chelsea have been active in this summer transfer window, splashing the cash to bring in Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Dario Essugo and Estevao.
The club have also approved £52m sale of Noni Madueke to Arsenal while also earning huge from their Club World Cup victory earnings.
