Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca watches before the fourth round match of the Carabao Cup. (Photo: Ed Sykes/Getty Images)
Jorrel Hato has linked his move to the Premier League in recent months, with Chelsea talking to Ajax technical director Alex Kroes about him.
The players are also closely linked to Liverpool. However, journalist Mike Verweij (via Voetbal Nieuws) confirmed that Chelsea has held an informal meeting on the 19-year-old defender in recent months. He also rides Arsenal’s radar.
It will be interesting to see if Chelsea follow up on their interests with the offer to sign him in the summer. They need defensive reinforcement and the Ajax genius could prove to be a quality long-term addition to them.
Chelsea need Yorel pigeons
Players like Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi could come out of the club in the summer. Chelsea need to replace them properly. They also link to defenders like Jules Kaunde.
The pigeon is now considered one of the best young defensive outlooks in Europe and in football, and could be a great addition for Chelsea. It will be interesting to see if you can negotiate a deal with Ajax.
The 19-year-old would want to compete at a high level. The opportunity to join one of the biggest clubs in the UK is extremely exciting. They were able to provide him with a platform to showcase his qualities at a high level. British regular football was able to accelerate his development and help him realize his world-class potential.
The Ajax star can operate as a center defender or left-back. His versatility is a bonus for Chelsea if they can get the deal done.
Liverpool is keen on defenders
Meanwhile, Liverpool is also protecting the tabs on players. Defensive depth is required. Players like Joe Gomez have injuries issues.
Also, more quality is needed in the left-back division, and Hato is versatile enough to work in multiple roles. It would be interesting to see where he ends.