Latest update from The Netherlands on Chelsea’s pursuit of Jorrel Hato makes interesting reading | OneFootball

Chelsea currently haven’t offered more than €41m for Jorrel Hato, with Ajax wanting more according to reports in The Netherlands.

The Blues are currently locked in negotiations for Hato, and the 19-year-old has already reached an agreement on personal terms, and told Ajax he wants the move.

A move for Hato is reportedly very close, and the left back hasn’t played a part in Ajax’s pre-season games against Celtic and Como.

Ajax want more money for Jorrel Hato

Chelsea are in desperate need of back-up for Marc Cucurella, with the Spaniard currently the only left back in the squad.

Hato fits the fits the bill perfectly and can also play at centre back, which makes the teenager a great fit for Enzo Maresca’s system.

Chelsea are reportedly very close to an agreement for Hato. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Chelsea are reportedly prepared to pay £44m for Hato, and negotiations have been ongoing over the past few days to try and reach a club to club agreement.

According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf Ajax are in a dilemma over Chelsea’s bid for Jorrel Hato, with the Blues not offering more than €41m so far, which the Dutch giants don’t want to accept.

The report adds Ajax are unsure if other clubs will come in with a bid later in the window to meet their demands.

Despite being 19 Hato has already played over 100 games for Ajax, and is a full Dutch international, so has plenty of experience already at the top level.

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With Hato very much viewed as the future, Chelsea are reportedly planning to offer Cucurella a new contract to reflect his importance to the project.

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Cucurella was superb last season, and has established himself as one of Chelsea’s most important players, and one of the best left backs in the Premier League.

The 27-year-old was linked with a move to Saudi side Al-Nassr, although those reports appear to be unsubstantiated, and the Spain international looks set to be a key man for the Blues for many years to come.