Ajax defender Jorrel Hato asked to be omitted on Sunday from the Dutch giants for the season against Como, while he wants to complete a move to Chelsea, reports in Dutch claim.
The blues are in conversation with the highly recommended 19-year-old, who was also associated with Liverpool and Arsenal in this transfer window.
However, it seems that Chelsea is close to winning the race for one of the most promising Dutch prospects in years, given his restraint to go up the field for the Amsterdam club.
The Dutch Outlet Algemeen Dagblad reported that the versatile defender told the new Ajax boss John Heitinga that he would rather not 'play' in the Como Cup Final defeat to Como on Sunday.
The outlet claims that the decision is' completely related 'to its potential move to Stamford Bridge' that says nothing about the status of negotiations, which are currently difficult. “
Ajax is supposed to keep a fee in the £ 60 million for their Academy product that still has three years on his contract. Last week, ESPN reported that the first bid of the blues for the teenager was rejected, but aware of the desire of the defender to leave, Ajax responded with a counter offer.
Last Wednesday, his agent Humphry Nijman confirmed to De Telegraaf that the Wonderkid is about to talk to the blues.
When asked, he replied: “The only thing I can say is that Jorrel is now talking to Chelsea.”
Hato is a left back that can also play in central defense. According to Fabrizio Romano, he agreed personal conditions with the London Club.
Chelsea has already made a splash in the transfer market and signs Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Dario Essugo and Estevao.
Noni Madueke's £ 52 million move to Arsenal and the enormous victory in the club's world cup helped the treasury.
This summer Hato played for the Dutch side at the Euro Under 21s tournament, where she lost 2-1 to England in the semi-final.