TBR Football can also reveal what assurance Chelsea specifically wanted from Hato – which looks to spell bad news for Arsenal and Liverpool. Bailey exclusively told TBR Football that Chelsea have been wanting to make sure that Hato was not waiting for Arsenal and Liverpool, and that he was fully committed to joining the Blues.

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 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.