Overview

• Ajax rebuffed Chelsea’s initial proposal for Hato and sent back a counteroffer to kickstart renewed talks over the transfer fee.
• Discussions between the clubs now centre on the size and payment structure of the fee as both sides seek common ground.
• Hato’s agent has confirmed the player is in direct negotiations with Chelsea and that personal terms are nearing agreement.
• The Netherlands international has featured 111 times for Ajax by age 19 and offers tactical flexibility as both a centre-back and left-back.
• Chelsea leads the chase for Hato ahead of Liverpool and Arsenal as part of its summer rebuild following the Club World Cup triumph.