The transfer market is on fire, as the big clubs of the Old Continent, especially those in the Premier League, continue to throw the house out the

Chelsea are in advanced talks for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, after a significant update on more high-profile plans at Anfield.

Chelsea are ready to pay £44m for Ajax star Jorrel Hato, but the Dutch giants are said to want £52m according to Sky Sports. The Blues have been busy this summer and have already signed Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens, with more new faces expected to follow.

The final month of the summer transfer window is approaching and Chelsea are expecting to be very active both on the incoming and outgoing front

The defender is the subject of an offer from Chelsea, which has been turned down, and is also wanted by Arsenal. Hato didn't feature in Thursday's friendly defeat to Celtic, though Heitinga insists it was a fitness decision rather than anything to do with the prospect of the defender being sold.

Chelsea are currently focused on completing a stunning double deal to sign Dutch duo Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons from Ajax and RB Leipzig, respectively. Blues fans would have undoubtedly been intrigued by the prospect of the club going after Isak, considering he is one of the best strikers in the Premier League.