Chelsea close to €40m deal for Ajax’s Jorrel Hato as Nottingham Forest keen on Adama Traoré

Chelsea are also understood to be confident of agreeing a deal for Xavi Simons.

ON THE MOVE?: Fulham's Adama Traore celebrates scoring.

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Jorrel Hato from Ajax and have opened talks with RB Leipzig over a move for his Netherlands teammate, Xavi Simons.

It is understood that personal terms have been agreed with Hato, a defender who has made more than 100 appearances for Ajax’s first team despite only turning 19 in March. Negotiations with the Dutch side over a fee of around €40m (£35m) are believed to be in the final stages, with Enzo Maresca hoping to add to his options at left-back and in central defence.