Chelsea are expected to announce the signing of Jorrel Hato soon, having set up the move with a controversial tactic that is likely to frustrate their Premier League rivals.

Chelsea are said to be closing in on signing Jorrel Hato from Ajax Amsterdam, with reports yesterday from both Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic ’s David Ornstein agreeing that not only are the Blues making good progress in the negotiations, but that a deal is imminent.

Jorrel Hato has informed Ajax that he ‘only wants Chelsea’ as transfer talks between the clubs continue.Chelsea are working on a deal to sign the Dutch defender from Ajax, with Hato named as the