Chelsea are keen to sign young Dutch star this summer. But, they are facing heavy competition from other clubs. In addition, he will be sold for hefty fee. In order to lower the fee, the Blues are plotting a summer swap deal.
Chelsea are keen to improve their squad even further. They have already started the window on strong note. The Blues are busy in improving the final third. But, they need to focus on defensive unit too. The West London club are expected to sign multiple defenders.
Firstly, the Blues are set to part ways with Veiga and Disasi. In addition, Chalobah and Badiashile also find their future uncertain. Earlier, they wanted to sign Dean Huijsen but have lost him. As a result, they are monitoring other options with a young defender made top priority.
Chelsea plotting swap deal to sign Dutch defender
The star in the question here is Jorrel Hato of Ajax. He is 19 years old and can plays as both centre-back and left-back. The Blues are amongst the multiple clubs showing interest in him. Ajax are ready to sell Hato but are demanding £40 million. The Blues are now working on lowering this demanded price.
Pay close attention over the next weeks on Jorrel Hato as Zinchenko prepares to leave Arsenal for AC Milan! 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/UdHKTJ1dZZ
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According to The Sun, Armando Broja is keen to leave Chelsea this summer. He has interest from multiple German clubs. In addition, Ajax have enquired about him in recent days. Hence, Chelsea can use him as part of swap deal to land Hato.
The Blues value Broja at £20 million right now. Hence, they can land Hato in half of the currently demanded price. But, it will also depend on what Ajax think of that situation. Broja will be open to join them as he is aware that he has not future at Stamford Bridge. Hato will be a great addition to Chelsea and like for like replacement to Renato Veiga.
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