Chelsea are in the market for defensive reinforcements following their Club World Cup success.
Enzo Maresca
Chelsea are keen to splash the cash even further on new signings (Image: Getty)
Chelsea have reportedly joined several rivals in the race to sign Ajax star Jorrel Hato. The defender has been heavily linked with a move away from the Eredivise this summer, and a bidding war could now be on the horizon.
Enzo Maresca guided his Chelsea side to Club World Cup glory last week, and the Blues could look to put their newfound funds – via prize money – to use by bolstering their defensive ranks. They have already splashed the cash on forward Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, but their spending spree is expected to ramp up soon.
According to AS, Chelsea are interested in signing Dutch star Hato and are monitoring his situation very closely. The Blues have held ‘informal talks’ over a deal for the versatile defender to gauge whether he will be made available over the coming weeks.
Chelsea aren’t alone in their interest though as Arsenal are long-term admirers of the 19-year-old, whilst Liverpool remain ‘keen’. The Reds are firmly in the market for defensive reinforcements this summer following the sale of Jarell Quansah, though Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace has previously emerged as their top target to replace the academy graduate.