Chelsea’s ambitious summer recruitment drive is showing no signs of slowing down, with the club maintaining full confidence in securing the signings of Jorrel Hato from Ajax and Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.
Both players are high on the Blues’ transfer priority list, and significant progress is being made on each front, according to transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano.
Chelsea already have a full agreement in place with Hato on personal terms, which was finalised last week.
The talented Dutch defender has long been on the radar of top European clubs due to his maturity and technical ability.
Jorrel Hato is keen on a move to Chelsea
With the player having made it clear he wants to join Chelsea, the deal now depends on the club finalising terms with Ajax. Negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing and are believed to be entering the final stages.
Simultaneously, Chelsea are making strides in their pursuit of Xavi Simons, one of the most sought-after attacking midfielders in Europe. The Dutch international has expressed his desire to join Chelsea despite interest from several other top clubs.
The Stamford Bridge side are currently in talks with Leipzig over the fee and structure of the deal, with the Bundesliga club valuing the player highly following his successful campaign.
What makes these pursuits particularly impressive is Chelsea’s clever approach. They are not just splashing cash but investing in players with high ceilings and long-term value.
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Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig looks on (Photo by Luciano Lima/Getty Images)
Both Hato and Simons fit the club’s philosophy under the current project, which focuses on young, technically gifted footballers capable of becoming world-class talents in the coming years.
If completed, these signings would further solidify Chelsea’s position as one of the most aggressive…
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