Chelsea have opened talks with Ajax over the signing of 19-year-old left-back Jorel Hato, according to สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน.
Hato is one of the most exciting young defenders around, playing at centre-back or left-back, and has already made over 100 senior appearances for Ajax and won six caps for the Netherlands.
Chelsea are looking to bolster their defence for next season, looking for young players with immediate potential to make the step up to the first-team, which is in line with the club’s recent approach, and Hato is a natural target, particularly at left-back, where injury-prone Ben Chilwell has struggled.
At centre-back, players like Levi Colwill and Benoit Badiashile have been inconsistent and injured, forcing the Blues to look for more options. Hato is a suitable target.
Although Ajax do not want to lose their main players easily, they may be open to offers if Chelsea offer around £40 million, even though he has a contract until 2028. However, Chelsea
are not the only team that wants Hato, as Arsenal and Liverpool are also interested. However, from the negotiations with the player’s representatives, Chelsea seem to be ahead at the moment.
Hato could become a big deal for Chelsea in the summer market, especially in terms of reinforcing the defense. However, he is not the only target, as Dean Houssen, a defender from Bournemouth, is also on the team’s radar.