Jorrel Hato might be young, but the Dutch centre-back is used to taking responsibility in Amsterdam, as The Athletic found out last year

Chelsea were hoping to get the Jorrel Hato business done lickety-split, but it’s proving a bit trickier than anticipated to prize the young defender away from Ajax Amsterdam.

Chelsea have reached an agreement over personal terms with the young defender, who has informed Ajax of his desire to make the move this summer, but an opening bid has already been rejected. While Ajax are prepared to sell, they want to maximise their returns for one of Europe’s top defensive prospects.