With a transfer close to being finalised, all the details of Hato's imminent switch to Chelsea have been revealed. As reported by David Ornstein, a fee in excess of €40m has been agreed between the two clubs. This is subject to supervisory board approval, and Hato will only travel for a medical once the approval has been given.

Chelsea are still extremely busy in the summer transfer window with the Blues looking to wrap up deals to sign both Xavi Simons and Jorrel Hato in the near future

Chelsea’s relentless poaching of up-and-coming young players has been the hallmark of the Todd Boehly era. Recently, a mooted £37 million capture of Ajax’s Jorrel Hato adds to the storyline. At 19, the Dutch centre-back is one of the brightest young stars on the continent,