For all the criticism of their transfer policy in recent years, if there's one thing Chelsea have done well, it's investing in young, promising talents.
For example, Liam Delap is still just 22 years old, Jamie Gittens is 21, Marc Guiu is 19, and the incredibly exciting Estevao is just 18.
The Blues have a squad bursting with phenoms, but they aren't the only ones, as London rivals Arsenal have seen their own batch of youngsters burst onto the scene over the last year or so.
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Arguably the most exciting has been Myles Lewis-Skelly, who went from winding up Erling Haaland on the sidelines to starting and scoring for England in the space of half a season.
So, the Stamford Bridge faithful should be delighted over reports linking Chelsea to another future superstar who could be Enzo Maresca's own version of the Gunners star.
Chelsea's window so far
On top of the names already mentioned, Chelsea have continued to sign exciting talents this summer.
Mamdou Sarr, who is just 19, joined the club from partner club Strasbourg for a fee of around £12m early last month after making 28 first-team appearances last season.
Also, last month, the club splashed around £18m on 20-year-old Dario Essugo, who spent last season on loan at Las Palmas from Sporting CP.
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However, while both players could end up having a great career in West London, it is still hard to be sure about whether they will succeed at the very top, which doesn't seem to be the case for the club's latest target: Jorrel Hato.
Yes, according to a recent report from Ben Jacobs, Chelsea are still very much interested in the Ajax star this summer.
In fact, Jacobs has revealed that the West Londoners have held fresh talks with the player's camp over a potential transfer.
Interestingly, even though the Amsterdam outfit have been quoting teams a £60m price tag, Jacobs has revealed that an offer of £40m should suffice.
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It would still be a lot to spend on a teenager, but Hato has been brilliant for some time and could end up being Chelsea's answer to Lewis-Skelly.
Why Hato could be Chelsea's Lewis-Skelly
So, when people talk about Lewis-Skelly, what are the themes that usually emerge?
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Generally, it's how he plays well beyond his years, how well he has adapted to senior football, and that he's been so good at left-back that he might remain in this position for some time.
These are all things that could be said about Hato and then some.
For example, despite still being just 19 years old, the Dutchman has established himself as one of Ajax's most essential players.
Since making his debut back in February 2023, at just 16 years old, he has played 111 matches for the first team, scoring four goals, providing nine assists, and even wearing the captain's armband on three occasions.
Hato's senior record
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Additionally, he surpasses the Englishman in terms of national team appearances, having won six caps since making his debut at 17 years old in November 2023.
Finally, on top of showing the same grit and determination as the Arsenal star, the "immense" Rotterdam-born gem, as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig, is also at least somewhat versatile.
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He may primarily play at left-back today, but he started as a centre-back and can still fill in there when needed.
Ultimately, it might be a lot of money for someone so young, but just like Lewis-Skelly, Hato already feels like a seasoned professional, and it's incredibly exciting to think about how good he could be in a few years from now.
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It would be wise of Chelsea to cash in and upgrade.