Chelsea In Talks For Dutch Duo Simons And Hato

Chelsea person opened talks pinch Ajax complete a move for centre-back Jorrel Hato while pushing up pinch liking successful RB Leipzig guardant Xavi Simons.

Hato, 19, has emerged arsenic 1 of Europe's astir promising young defenders aft an awesome run successful nan Eredivisie, making 31 appearances.

BBC Sport understands that Chelsea are successful nonstop connection pinch some Ajax and Hato's campy to research nan anticipation of a summertime transfer. Talks are understood to beryllium successful nan early stages, pinch nary statement yet successful place.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are discussing individual position pinch Simons.

The Netherlands international, 22, is understood to beryllium unfastened to a move to Stamford Bridge, arsenic nan Blues look to adhd much productivity and attacking flair.

RB Leipzig are alert of Chelsea's approach, though nary statement has yet been reached.

Simons, who joined Leipzig permanently from Paris St-Germain successful January pursuing 2 indebtedness stints lasting a play and a half successful total, is besides attracting liking from Bayern Munich and Arsenal.

Sources bespeak Bayern person an liking successful Simons but are prioritising a move for Liverpool winger Luis Diaz.

Arsenal, meanwhile, person been made alert of Simons' business arsenic they see their summertime options.

Before Euro 2024, erstwhile Ajax and PSV coach Aad de Mos said location was "too overmuch hype" astir Simons.

"At times I deliberation he is excessively eager," explains erstwhile Netherlands winger Zenden. "Not eager arsenic successful selfish, but eager to do well.

"He is simply a threat. He has sewage nan correct attitude, he's sewage nan skills, he's sewage nan engine, he is consenting to activity hard, he is ne'er complaining. Any head would for illustration him successful his team."

Simons showcased his evident talent against England successful nan semi-finals successful Germany, pinch his superb onslaught putting nan Netherlands 1-0 up earlier nan Three Lions recovered to triumph 2-1.

"He is simply a very talented subordinate who has truthful overmuch to give," adds Netherlands skipper Virgil van Dijk.

"He tin still beryllium truthful overmuch amended than he is already, but he has a bully mentality, truthful I americium not worried that won't happen. I americium assured successful him."

Simons, who only made his transportation from PSG to Leipzig imperishable successful January, enjoyed different productive play for RB - scoring 11 goals and making 8 assists crossed 33 games successful each competitions.

But it was not capable to guarantee his nine Champions League football, pinch RB finishing seventh successful nan Bundesliga.

Chelsea person been progressive successful nan summertime transportation model arsenic they proceed to build a youthful and move squad nether their semipermanent project. The nine person already secured respective high-potential signings: