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

TBR Football can exclusively confirm what Chelsea and Renato Veiga’s camp have planned after the Blues defender’s move to Atletico Madrid has hit a stumbling block. Chelsea only signed Renato Veiga last year, but the £12million man has already become surplus to Enzo Maresca’s requirements.

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.