Chelsea have agreed a fee for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, subject to the Dutch club's supervisory board approval. The 19-year-old Dutchman is expected to sign a seven-year contract lasting until 2032 and will complete a medical, having been given the green light to travel to west London.

Chelsea and Ajax have reached an agreement over the signing of Jorrel Hato for a fee in excess of €40million plus a sell-on clause, subject to approval from the Dutch club’s supervisory board. The 19-year-old Netherlands international has agreed a seven-year deal and will travel for a medical after approval has been given.

A newly promoted Premier League side has agreed to sign a Chelsea star on loan for the whole of the upcoming campaign.